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… children that takes the battle out of meal times and helps children stay in touch with their internal hunger … and how often he or she eats. (Infants are fed on demand.) When your child starts eating solid foods: You are responsible for what , when , and where your child eats. Your child is responsible …
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… attack (TIA). How do they work? Antiplatelets prevent blood clots from forming in your blood vessels and heart. … the clumping of platelets. Platelets are cells that stick together, or clump, and help to form blood clots. These … What about side effects? You may have bleeding or bruising when you use antiplatelets. This could be an emergency. …
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… phenomenon? Raynaud's (say "ray-NOHZ") phenomenon occurs when the blood vessels in the hands and feet are extra sensitive and … are warmer than gloves because they keep your fingers together. Gloves underneath mittens will keep your hands …
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… know what to do or if you don't feel comfortable, ask for help. Talk to your teen's doctor, a pediatrician, a … Disrespectful behaviour. A mood or attitude that is getting worse. Lack of concern about the future. Talking to … to talk about using a substance. Talking to someone when they are under the influence of drugs or alcohol …
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… it? In most cases, C. perfringens foodborne illness results when you eat improperly cooked and stored foods. Normally, … appear 6 to 24 hours after eating foods containing large numbers of C. perfringens . The disease usually is over … and your work and home environments. A stool culture and blood tests may be done to confirm the diagnosis. How is C. …
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… but it does not change the texture of your skin. You will get medicine before surgery to make you sleep or feel … to a year. Hair loss ( alopecia ). Tissue loss. Scarring. Blood clots in large veins travelling up to the heart and … to a year. Hair loss ( alopecia ). Tissue loss. Scarring. Blood clots in large veins travelling up to the heart and …
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… 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes. It helps control your blood sugar. It is also used to treat polycystic ovary … very well and is generally safe. What about side effects? When you first start taking metformin or take a larger dose, … dose or change to a different medicine. Always be sure you get specific information on the medicine you're taking. For …
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… causes soreness or pain in the elbow region, particularly when the arm is in motion. Pressing on the affected area … Strengthen your wrist, arm, shoulder, and back muscles to help protect your elbow. Do range-of-motion and light … . Alternate hands during activities if possible, such as when raking, sweeping, or gardening. During specific sports …
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… if you begin losing bladder or bowel control. Sometimes when a vertebra slips out of place, you may have no symptoms … legs. Difficulty walking. Leg, back, or buttock pain that gets worse when you bend over or twist. Loss of bladder or … root or spinal cord damage from the condition. This takes pressure off the spinal cord or nerves (decompression). Or …
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… care, and family therapy . Your doctor or counsellor will help you decide whether you should have inpatient or … found in special clinics. You'll sleep at the facility and get therapy in the day or evening. Inpatient treatment may … keep drugs or alcohol out of your life. Questions to ask When visiting a treatment centre to see whether the program …
