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… or the amniotic sac (the bag of amniotic fluid surrounding the baby inside the uterus) … growth, or position The amount of amniotic fluid around your baby The location of your … factors might limit the information that I get from an ultrasound? Some factors may limit …
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… your risk of heart attack and stroke. Making healthy lifestyle changes and taking medicines … surgery or a procedure called angioplasty. Health Tools Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your …
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… feel very tired or sleepy, have swelling and weight gain, or have trouble sleeping. How is … as increasing fatigue, nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, or being unable to sleep. … Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) Surgery If you have chronic kidney disease …
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… is high blood pressure after 20 weeks of pregnancy that may affect the mother's organs … one reason it's important to go to all of your prenatal visits. You need to have your … for the rest of your pregnancy. Your baby's health also will be closely watched. The more …
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… Condition Basics What is high blood pressure? Blood pressure is a measure of the force of blood against the walls of your arteries. Your …
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… enlarged veins near the surface of the skin. They are most common in the legs and … your legs for tender areas, swelling, skin colour changes, sores, and other signs of skin breakdown. You might need tests …
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Condition Basics What is carotid artery disease? A carotid artery on each side of the neck supplies blood to the brain. Carotid artery disease occurs when a substance called plaque builds up in …
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… be caused by certain health problems, such as cancer or a genetic clotting disorder. … Pregnancy, hormonal birth control, and hormone therapy can also make blood more likely to …
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… checked for bacteria, protein, or sugar. As early as weeks 10 to 12, you may be able to hear your baby's heartbeat using a Doppler … If it isn't treated, depression can cause problems during pregnancy and after birth. …
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… is focused on preventing a stroke. A heart-healthy lifestyle and medicine can help. You … and cannabis. Being overweight. Not eating healthy foods. Physical inactivity. … such as preeclampsia. Having gone through menopause. Prevention Here are some ways to …
