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… Appointment for a New Problem On this page: Overview Overview Print this form and fill in Section 1 before your appointment. Complete section 2 at the end of your appointment if you have a health problem that needs …
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… Ultrasound On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How to Prepare How It Is … It takes pictures of the organs and other structures in your body. It can be used in different areas such as the … blood vessel. It may be used to find the cause of pain in your belly or another part of your body. Or it can be used …
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… Induction Abortion On this page: Treatment Overview What to Expect Why It Is Done How … You will be offered medicines for pain. What to Expect As your body returns to its non-pregnant condition, there are … you stop bleeding. Using pads makes it easier to monitor your bleeding. You may have cramps similar to menstrual …
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… Dementia: Assessing Pain On this page: Overview Overview The easiest way to learn about … or her signals. Be calm and supportive. Pay attention to your tone of voice. A person with dementia is still aware of … and may become upset when sensing anger or irritation in your voice. Try eye contact. Try touch to reassure and show …
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… Tobacco Use Disorder On this page: Overview Overview As with other substances, some people … have tobacco use disorder, it's important to find out. Ask yourself the following questions. You may have tobacco use disorder if your answer is "yes" to two or more of them. Are you not …
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… Comparing Nicotine Replacement Methods On this page: Overview Overview Nicotine … replacement therapy (NRT) work equally well. But talk with your doctor about what products might be best for you and … not have to avoid certain beverages. The patch is hidden on your body, so no one will know it's there. Gum, lozenges, …
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… Prolonged Grief On this page: Overview Overview With prolonged … than the person who died. These feelings may interfere with your ability to take care of your daily responsibilities. They last longer than is usual …
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… Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac: Tips for Washing On this page: Overview Overview If you have … easily. Rinse often. This can prevent the soap from drying your skin and making the rash worse. Use creek or stream … like Tecnu and Zanfel can help remove the plant's oil from your skin. A hand cleaner, such as Goop, also may help. Wash …
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… Parkinson's Disease: Eating and Drooling Problems On this page: Overview Overview Eating problems … cause choking. If you cough or choke, lean forward and keep your chin tipped downward while you cough. See a speech … provide exercises to help you strengthen the muscles of your mouth. Drooling Parkinson's disease can affect many of …
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… YAG Laser Capsulotomy After Cataract Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … surgery because months or years after cataract surgery, your vision may get fuzzy again. This happens when a membrane in your eye, called the posterior capsule, becomes cloudy. This …
