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… Keratomileusis) for Nearsightedness On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview LASIK (laser in-situ keratomileusis) is a surgery … takes less than 2 hours. This includes preparation time, care right after the surgery, and paperwork. What To Expect …
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… Diabetes: Travel Tips On this page: Overview Overview Travel can make it hard to keep your blood sugar … lets people know that you have diabetes so they can care for you appropriately if you are unable to speak. …
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… Using Cold and Heat Therapies On this page: Overview Overview Cold and heat therapies are treatments that use … talk to your doctor about which therapy they recommend. Be careful when using cold and heat therapies Avoid using cold …
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… Diabetes: Counting Carbs On this page: Overview Overview Managing the amount of carbohydrate (carbs) you eat … blood sugar. You can review this with your child's diabetes care team. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: …
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… Hair Loss From Cancer Treatment On this page: Topic Overview Topic Overview Hair loss can be emotionally distressing. Not all … hair and afterwards. Here are some ways to take special care of your hair and scalp. Use a mild shampoo and a soft …
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… Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Pain Management On this page: Overview Overview Most children who have juvenile idiopathic … factors. Pain limits a child's ability to function. With care and good communication with your child's doctor, it is …
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… Marine Toxins On this page: Overview Overview Marine toxins are chemicals and bacteria that can … dizziness, nausea, and loss of coordination. Medical care may be needed if symptoms are severe. Some symptoms …
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… Feeding Your Premature Infant On this page: Overview Overview Some premature babies can't be fed by mouth right … your doctor or nurse about it. In some cases, your health care team may suggest that you use donated breast milk from …
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… and Other Sleep Problems in Children On this page: Overview Overview A good night's sleep helps your child to grow, to … What can you do to help your child? Try these tips to care for a child who has nightmares. Avoid reading scary …
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… Baby health Last updated December 4, 2024 Overview Find health information for your baby’s first year. … cough or cold medicine unless recommended by your health care provider. A persistent cough, or a cough associated …