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High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

… see your doctor to watch the condition. What are possible complications of high blood pressure? High blood pressure … if you are overweight. Exercise more. Stop smoking tobacco and e-cigarettes. Drink fewer or no alcoholic beverages. … pressure. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your doctor: Know the reason for your visit and …
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Hydrops Fetalis

… the cause. Immune hydrops This type of hydrops is not very common. It may develop because of Rh disease in the mother. … includes all other diseases or complications that may interfere with how your baby manages fluid. Some of the diseases … survive. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your child's doctor: Know the reason for the visit
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People Assigned Male at Birth- Protecting Your Fertility Before Cancer Treatment

… You may feel overwhelmed and scared. These are normal, common responses. These feelings can be caused by many … cancer care may harm your ability to have children (your fertility). If you think you might want the option of having … of semen. The sperm from the semen sample are frozen and stored. When you are ready to have a child, the sperm can be …
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Uric Acid (Urine)

… history, and other things. Your test results may be different depending on the lab used. They may not mean you have … collect all your urine for 24 hours. Empty your bladder completely first in the morning without collecting it. Note … or the lab gives you. Follow the directions on how to store the container. Does this test pose any risks? This …
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Hodgkin Lymphoma: Treatment Choices

… Your age Your overall health Your personal concerns and preferences Learning about your treatment choices You may have … the body. Chemotherapy and targeted therapy are examples. Commonly used treatments for Hodgkin lymphoma Here's a list … collected before you get the high-dose chemo. The cells are stored in a freezer to be used later. Immunotherapy This …
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Graves Disease in Pregnancy

… or overactive thyroid. Graves disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism during pregnancy. Having too … pregnancy. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your doctor: Know the reason for your visit and what you want to happen. Before your visit, write …
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Head Lice in Children

… can include things such as coats, hats, hairbrushes, and combs. Which children are at risk for head lice? Head lice … at the same time. If one treatment doesn't work, use a different one or call your doctor for advice. In addition to … be washed. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your child's doctor: Know the reason for the visit
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Menorrhagia

… menorrhagia? During your menstrual cycle, if an egg is not fertilized, the uterine lining breaks down, and bleeds. The … or inflammation. Ultrasound. Using sound waves and a computer, your doctor can check for fibroids or other … the uterus. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your doctor: Know the reason for your visit and …
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Tinea Versicolor in Children

… skin infection. It’s caused by yeast on the skin. It occurs most often in teens and young adults. But it can … to use the shampoo each month to keep tinea versicolor from coming back. The treatment won't make your child’s skin … treatments. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your child’s doctor: Know the reason for the visit
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