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… that develops 1 to 4 weeks later. Severe diarrhea increases your risk of dehydration by causing your body to lose large amounts of fluid quickly. Be sure to … 12 and Older Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… mucus). There may be "show" and/or fluid leaking from your amniotic sac. Preparing for labour and birth is like … are doing and taking a shower can be comforting. Distract yourself. Watch a movie, walk in the garden, play cards. If you are in true labour, the contractions will demand your attention. If it’s pre-labour, you may be able to carry …
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… to warning signs that a sound might be damaging to your hearing. A sound may be harmful if: You have trouble … or hearing others talk over the sound. The sound makes your ears hurt. Your ears are ringing after hearing the … Hearing Loss Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… recommend banking cord blood on the slight chance that your baby will need stem cells someday. If your baby were to need stem cells, the cells would probably … Delivery Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… diagnosed? To find out if you have night eating syndrome, your doctor will ask questions about your medical history and eating patterns. Night eating … Disorder Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… can keep track of how a person's pulse changes over time. Your doctor uses a number system to rate your pulse. Your doctor will listen to your pulse with a … Disease Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - …
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… relieves pain by interrupting how pain signals are sent to your brain. It is done by injecting a substance, such as … If you achieve good pain relief from the local anesthetic, your doctor may inject a nerve block, such as alcohol or … infection. Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… fix. This checklist helps you find hazards in each room of your home, and it gives tips on how to fix the problem. … Preventing Falls at Home Floors ____Move furniture so that your path through a room is clear. ____Remove throw rugs on … are slippery. Current as of: March 2, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… not include all the information you will need to care for your family member. Your doctor may have other suggestions to add to your plan. … Alertness Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… nutrition. If the person has trouble swallowing, then your doctor, a dietitian, or a speech therapist can give you … other if you can. You may want to play soft music or have your phone or the TV turned off. Try to create a pleasant … Care for Older Adults Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia) Healthy Eating and Older Adults Stroke Recovery: Coping With …
