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… some ideas that can help you get active. First, check with your doctor. Talk with your doctor about how and when to exercise. You may need to … Prediabetes Current as of: October 10, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… Overview Medicine helps you breathe easier and keeps your asthma under control. Daily controller medicines help … before they happen. They also reduce inflammation in your lungs. Quick-relief medicines are used when you can't … 904–912. Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
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… larvae of certain parasites. The parasites can get under your skin when you swim in freshwater (such as lakes and … goes away in about a week. An itching or burning feeling on your skin. Bumps on your skin that show up minutes or even … Skin Changes Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… On this page: Overview Overview If your baby is teething, you may have questions that many … that babies are putting "everything" into their mouths. (Your baby is going through the oral discovery phase of … Gum Problems Adaptation Date: 10/2/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC …
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… needs treatment. If you think you may be depressed, see your doctor for diagnosis and treatment right away. … No matter how many symptoms you have, it's important to see your doctor. The sooner you get treatment, the better your … of Suicide Adaptation Date: 10/11/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC …
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… against the lung causes the lung to collapse. This prevents your lung from expanding the right way when you try to … pain. A pneumothorax may become deadly if the pressure in your chest prevents the lungs from getting enough oxygen … Problems Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… Include fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole grains in your diet each day. These foods are high in fibre. Drink plenty of fluids, enough so that your urine is light yellow or clear like water. Get some … Disease Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… Age 3 Months On this page: Overview Overview You can watch your baby's behaviour to check for hearing loss. If you notice a change, your baby might have hearing loss. Does your baby: Listen to … loud sounds? Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… suspect low blood sugar in a child. Mild low blood sugar If your blood sugar drops below 4.0 mmol/L, you may have … of mild low blood sugar. Moderate low blood sugar If your blood sugar continues to drop, your behaviour may … Sugar Test Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… fibrillation. It uses a brief electric shock to reset your heart's rhythm. Before the treatment, you will get … medicine to make you sleepy. You should not feel any pain. Your doctor will put patches on your chest . Or you might … placed. Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - …
