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… certain hormones in the body and decreasing the growth of abnormal tissues that cause endometriosis. This helps reduce … dark urine severe stomach/abdominal pain unusual vaginal bleeding (such as spotting, breakthrough bleeding, … and wear protective clothing when outdoors. This medication should not be used during pregnancy. Consult your doctor for …
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… cells. But if those young cells don't mature like they should, they can start to grow abnormally and out of control. Then they can crowd out … ribs. Or you may have pinpoint spots under the skin from bleeding. How is it diagnosed? The doctor will do a physical …
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… for several months (amenorrhea). It is also used to treat abnormal bleeding from the uterus that is due to low hormone levels … safely. Before injecting each dose, the injection site should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol. It is important to …
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… normally. Clotting factor replacement therapy can treat bleeding episodes or prevent bleeding. It can prevent severe blood loss and complications … The concentrate is processed to kill any viruses that might have been in the plasma. Recombinant clotting factors are …
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… are less likely to break a facial bone. That's because they have fat pads that cushion their faces, and their bones are … come to. But unless something else is wrong, these symptoms should pass pretty quickly and you should soon feel about as … skull fracture No Symptoms of skull fracture Is the wound bleeding? If you think the wound may need stitches, it's …
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… risk? Encephalopathy is most likely to occur in people who have high blood pressure in the portal vein system ( portal … that help lower portal hypertension and prevent variceal bleeding may actually increase your risk for encephalopathy. … may increase your risk include gastrointestinal bleeding, abnormal levels of electrolytes in the blood (especially low …
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… Shoulder Problems and Injuries On this page: Overview Check … on an outstretched arm, a direct blow to the shoulder, or abnormal twisting or bending of the shoulder. Pain may be … No Major trauma in past 2 to 3 hours Do you have severe bleeding that has not slowed down with direct pressure? Yes …
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… The child's brain slams against the skull. This can cause bleeding and swelling in the brain. Young children are at … injury when they are shaken or thrown. That's because they have: Heavy, large heads for their body size. Weak neck … yourself in another room, or call someone for help. What should you do if you suspect abusive head trauma? It is …
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… Overview Rectal problems are common. Almost everyone will have some rectal itching, pain, or bleeding at some time. These problems are often minor. They … your body. They can cause skin damage. Hydrocortisone cream should not be used for longer than 7 to 10 days without …
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… Active On this page: Health Tools Why Should You Be More Active? What Does "Being Active" Really … fit, even a little bit, can improve your health. You don't have to be an athlete to be fit. A brisk half-hour walk … you need for health-related fitness? Experts say your goal should be at least 2½ hours of moderate to vigorous activity …
