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… Endocarditis On this page: … cases, it is caused by fungi. This infection can damage your heart. It needs to be treated right away. If it isn't … symptoms will get worse as the bacteria or fungi grow in your heart. Symptoms may include: Flu-like symptoms such as …
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… Warfarin and Vitamin K On this page: Overview Overview … bigger. To make sure that warfarin is effectively thinning your blood, it's important to eat about the same amount of … vitamin K every day. Here's why: Vitamin K normally helps your blood clot so wounds don't bleed too much. Warfarin …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about … pay a starting fee of about $1,000 to $2,000, plus a storage fee of more than $100 a year for as long as the blood is …
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… Broken Nose (Nasal Fracture) On this page: How can you break your nose? You can break your nose during play, sports, fights, and falls. But it may …
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… Cleft Lip On this page: … it? Doctors don't know what all of the causes are. But your baby may be more likely to have a cleft lip if: You use … to radiation or infections while you're pregnant. You or your baby's father have a family history of cleft lip. It's …
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… Developing a Plan for Healthy Eating On this page: Overview Overview Developing a plan for healthy eating means setting goals, tracking your progress, and rewarding yourself. Setting goals Set goals you want to achieve. It is …
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… Grapefruit Juice and Medicines On this page: Overview Overview How does … juice contains chemicals that can cause problems with how your body breaks down certain medicines. This can cause you to have too much, or too little, medicine in your blood. This increases your chances of side effects. Or …
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… Week 20 of Pregnancy: What's Going On Inside On this page: Overview Overview By week 20, you've probably felt your baby move. It may not feel like an obvious kick—yet! Instead, your baby's first movements might feel like "butterflies" or …
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… Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) On this page: Symptoms What Happens When to Call a … that can affect ovulation. It can cause problems with your periods and make it hard to get pregnant. PCOS may also … genetics may be a factor. PCOS seems to run in families. Your chance of having it is higher if others in your family …
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… Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis On this page: Symptoms What Happens When to Call a … swollen joints. This makes joints stiff and painful. Your child may have some pain and may walk with a limp. Some … and pain and stiffness have lasted for at least 6 weeks. Your doctor will ask questions about your child's symptoms …
