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… disabilities? Learning disabilities make it hard for your child to learn in certain areas. Your child may have trouble with listening, speaking, … Not doing well in school, and with no clear reason. Your child also may: Talk later than expected and be slow to …
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… Symptoms Worse Actionset Overview Some medicines can affect your heart and make your heart failure worse. Others may keep your heart failure medicines from working right. So it's …
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… at the place where it is inserted or where it lies under your skin. Collapsed lung (pneumothorax). The risk of a … home? You can take the following steps at home to care for your CVAD. Always wash your hands before you touch your central line. Try to keep …
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… after age 35 are healthy ones. But as you age beyond your mid-30s, some risks do increase. Your doctor or midwife will check you often to catch most … a baby with certain chromosome problems increases with your age. The number of pregnancies affected by a chromosome …
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… you have questions about how much fibre you need, talk with your doctor or a registered dietitian. How can you get more fibre? Increase the amount of fibre in your diet slowly so that your stomach can adjust to the change. Adding too much fibre …
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… Overview Overview Maybe you've found yourself drinking more alcohol than you'd prefer. If you … the alcohol). Drink more water. Use the water to quench your thirst. Drink a glass of water before you have any … glass along with every drink or between drinks. Shrink your drink. For example, have a bottle of beer instead of a …
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… Giving Insulin Shots to a Child Actionset Overview If your child doesn't want to feel the insulin needle, your child's doctor can prescribe an indwelling subcutaneous … use a site that will have the least movement in the activity. The absorption of insulin is faster in an area …
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… If you have symptoms of a possible ectopic pregnancy, your doctor will likely do a pelvic examination, a blood … to use depends on how early the pregnancy is found and your overall condition. What can help you cope after an … are being treated for an ectopic pregnancy, avoid strenuous activity until your symptoms have been checked by a doctor. …
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… failure occurs when heart failure gets worse very quickly. Your heart suddenly cannot pump as much blood as your body needs. Sudden heart failure causes rapid fluid … heart rhythms (arrhythmias). Conditions that affect your need for oxygen. These include anemia (not having …
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… to make a three-dimensional image of the interior lining of your large intestine (colon) and rectum. A virtual … colon cancer. Which screening test you choose depends on your risk, your preference, and your doctor. Talk to your doctor about …