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  1. Exercise can lower blood pressure (image) 
    ... enough to lower your blood pressure. Losing weight can help to enhance the effects of high blood ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19233.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Endoscopic retrograde cholangio pancreatography (ERCP) - series (image) 
    ... the flow of bile into the duodenum. This can result in serious illness. Additionally, tumors of the pancreas and duodenum can block the bile duct, also preventing the flow ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100180_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Pneumothorax - series (image) 
    ... occur as a result of an injury, air can enter the pleural space from the outside. Air can also enter from the inside, from the lung ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100150_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Amniocentesis - series (image) 
    ... assesses lung maturity to see if the fetus can endure an early delivery. You can also find out the baby's sex. Doctors generally ... There are blood tests and ultrasound tests that can be done earlier in the pregnancy which may ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100192_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Gastroesophageal reflux - series (image) 
    ... sphincter doesn't function properly, acid and food can reflux up from the stomach into the esophagus. This can lead to pain (heartburn) and damage to the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100181_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Gastrostomy tube placement - series (image) 
    Alternatively, gastrostomy tubes can be placed under endoscopic guidance, using a much smaller incision (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube placement, or PEG). PEG tube ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100125_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Venous thrombosis - series (image) 
    ... thrombosis include prolonged bed rest or immobility, as can be necessary after surgery, cancer, and estrogen therapy. ... Venous thrombosis can cause swelling and pain of the leg in which it forms. Large clots can also break free and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100168_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Choking first aid - adult or child over 1 year - series (image) 
    ... is an urgent medical emergency. A partial obstruction can quickly become life threatening if the person loses ... and out sufficiently. Without oxygen, permanent brain damage can occur in as little as 4 minutes. Rapid ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100222_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Manage your blood sugar (image) 
    ... well you are managing your diabetes so you can stay as healthy as possible. The best times ... blood sugar data so your health care provider can access it more easily. Ask your provider if ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientimages/000265.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Proper fitting shoes (image) 
    ... foot. Blisters and sores may then develop. This can be worse if toenails are long, thick, or ... get injured because of poor blood flow. This can lead to a serious infection.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientimages/000308.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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