Q: It takes about an hour to make, mostly unattended. Reserve about 1/4 cup port. This will be used near the end. These will go in near the end. Do not boil. Stir every 10 minutes or so. When the sauce has reduced down far enough so it's starting to get thick (about 1 hour), strain the solids from the sauce with a sieve and return the liquid to the saucepan. Add the remaining port, and continue reducing until the sauce is thick and syrupy. If you still have a while until dinner, you can either remove the sauce from the heat, or add more port if you like. About 10 minutes before serving, add in the reserved blueberries. Options. You can add other flavors to the reduction sauce, too. Some flavors that go well with this sauce include black peppercorns, rosemary, or chocolate. Experiment!
A: Do this as the salmon marinates. Fill medium saucepan with port. Add all but 2 tablespoons of blueberries. Bring to a simmer. Serve over the grilled salmon.

Q: Some prescription medications can cause constipation, such as opioid pain relievers. Your doctor may recommend changing your medication or adding a laxative to counter constipation. Your doctor may recommend either over-the-counter medicines or prescribe something stronger. See your doctor right away if you have: Rectal bleeding Severe weight loss Fatigue Severe abdominal pain Consult your doctor to determine what the right dose is for you. Wait at least two hours after eating because it may prevent you from fully absorbing the nutrients. It will work within the next six to eight hours. Do not take it while lying in bed, because if you accidentally inhale some of it, it can cause pneumonia in your lungs. For this reason, do not give it to children younger than seven. Do not take mineral oil if you are pregnant, as it may prevent the uptake of nutrients and cause bleeding in the newborn if taken for a long time. These medications take moisture out of the intestines and use it to make your stool wetter. Common ones include Colace and Surfak. Drink an extra few glasses to water each day when you take them. These medications work by generating more liquid in your intestines. This will also stimulate your intestines to contract and move stool along, though it may take a few days. Common ones include: Milk of magnesia Magnesium citrate Lactulose Polyethylene glycol (MiraLax) These are useful if your stool is soft enough to pass, but your intestines aren't contracting to move it through. These medications stimulate contractions and should work within 12 hours. Common ones are: Senna Bisacodyl Sodium Picosulphate If your rectum is blocked with hard, dry stool, you can get relief from a suppository, enema, or manual disimpaction. A suppository is a capsule of medication that you put in your anus where it dissolves and is absorbed. An enema is a liquid medication that is introduced into the large intestine via the anus. This should be done by the doctor. Manual disimpaction requires your doctor or nurse to put on gloves and insert two lubricated fingers into the rectum to break up and remove impacted feces.
A: Consult your doctor. Lubricate your bowels with a small amount of mineral oil. Try stool softeners. Use osmotic laxatives to make your stool wetter. Consider stimulant laxatives. Remove a fecal impaction.

Q: For many women, fibroids will not cause any symptoms. Fibroids are often discovered during a routine pelvic exam. Unfortunately, in women who do experience fibroid symptoms, these can be painful. Symptoms of uterine fibroids include: Heavy bleeding and painful periods Feeling of fullness or pressure in the pelvic area Swelling of the lower abdomen Frequent urination Pain during intercourse Pain in the lower back Complications during pregnancy Reproductive problems, including infertility (which is extremely rare) If you are experiencing some or all of these symptoms, you should consult a physician. Visit your regular doctor or see a gynecologist. Before your visit: Make a list of your symptoms. Include anything that is bothering you, even if you're not sure it's related. Make a list of any medications and supplements you take. Write down your dosages. Take something to write on. You may want to note important information during your visit. If possible, ask a friend or family member to go with you. In order to diagnose uterine fibroids, your doctor will need to perform some tests. Most larger fibroids can be diagnosed with a pelvic exam, while some blood tests (such as complete blood count) can help to rule out other conditions. Ultrasounds and MRI are sometimes performed, but not always. Hysterosonography (uterine sonogram) and hysteroscopy (uterine scope) are pretty rare, but may be used to diagnose fibroids that are small or difficult to feel during a routine exam. If you are diagnosed with uterine fibroids, make sure that you fully understand what is going on with your body. Talk to your doctor so that you understand your options for treatment. You might ask: "How many fibroids do I have?" "How big are my fibroids?" "Where are my fibroids located?" (They could be on the outer surface, the inner surface, or in the uterine wall.) "Do you think my fibroids will continue to grow?" and "How will I know if they grow larger?" "What health problems can my fibroids cause?" "Should I have regular tests to monitor my fibroids?" and if so, "What tests?" "What are my treatment options?" "What is your recommended treatment plan?"
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Recognize symptoms of fibroids. Make an appointment with your doctor. Undergo some tests. Ask questions to understand your condition and treatment options.