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… (EKG or ECG) is a test that checks for changes in your heart while you exercise. Sometimes EKG abnormalities … an increased chance of having heart disease. How To Prepare Your doctor may recommend how you should eat before the test. For example, your doctor may suggest you only eat a light breakfast …
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… of thyroid tissue can be taken by: Fine-needle biopsy. Your doctor puts a thin needle through the skin and into the … biopsy method rather than surgery. Core needle biopsy. Your doctor inserts a needle with a special tip and removes … of tissue about the size of a grain of rice. Open biopsy. Your doctor makes a cut (incision) through the skin to see …
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… insulin or certain diabetes pills that lower blood sugar, your blood sugar may get too low at times. Low blood sugar … if you: Take too much diabetes medicine in a day, take your doses too close together, or take your full dose of medicine when you aren't going to eat your …
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… You may have a problem if any of the following occur: Your wisdom teeth break through your gums only partway because of a lack of space. This can … They come in crooked or facing the wrong direction. Your jaw isn't large enough to give them room. Your wisdom …
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… general. So be sure to read the information that came with your medicine. If you have any questions or concerns, talk to your pharmacist or doctor. What are some examples? Here are … Each type works in a different way to help you control your blood sugar. For example, some types of non-insulin …
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… and stiffness in the neck and sometimes in the muscles in your head, chest, shoulders, and arms. You also may have a headache, feel dizzy, and have pain in your back. You may not have any symptoms until the day after your injury. Or your symptoms may go away but then return a …
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… are two types of teeth whitening. Bleaching. Bleaching your teeth changes the colour of the tooth enamel and … removes both surface stains and those deeper in the teeth. Your dentist can bleach your teeth at their office. Or you can do it yourself with a …
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… Sugar On this page: Overview Overview Your doctor will give you goals for your blood sugar and recommend ways to treat high blood … mild to moderate high blood sugar. Follow these steps if your blood sugar is over the target range set by your …
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… of the voice box, or larynx (say "LAIR-inks"), that causes your voice to become raspy or hoarse. Laryngitis can be … symptoms are those that last 2 weeks or longer. Check with your doctor if your symptoms last longer than 2 weeks. Laryngitis may be …
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… Information Overview Regular exercise may help control your diabetes, which can reduce your risk of severe diabetic neuropathy. But depending on what areas of your body have been affected by nerve damage, you may need …
