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… Breastfeeding: Weaning a Baby On this page: Overview Related Information Overview There are two ways to wean. … child asks or shows a desire to breastfeed. This can be a slow process. But when you're committed to weaning and … (Milk or water is better than juice because of the high sugar content of juice.) If your baby isn't hungry or …
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… Dental Care: 3 Years to 6 Years On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Dental Care: 3 Years … your child masters the skill. Teach your child not to swallow the toothpaste. Start flossing your child's teeth as … grain foods, and protein foods. Try to avoid foods that are high in sugar and processed carbohydrates, such as pastries, …
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… Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Related Information Check Your Symptoms Overview … started after your child began taking a new medicine or a higher dose of a medicine. Yes Medicine may be causing … Your overall health . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay …
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… Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Related Information Check Your Symptoms Overview Everyone … occur during sports, play, or falls. The risk for injury is higher in sports with jumping, such as basketball. And it's … Yes Red streaks or pus No Red streaks or pus Do you have diabetes, a weakened immune system , peripheral arterial …
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… Stillbirth On this page: Related Information Is this topic … development. A problem with the mother's health, such as diabetes , high blood pressure , or a blood-clotting problem. A problem …
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… Anti-Rejection Medicines On this page: Overview Related Information Overview People who've had an organ … first few days after your transplant, you'll likely have a high dose. Then the dosage is slowly reduced to the lowest dose that helps prevent …
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… Emergency First Aid for Heatstroke On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Heatstroke occurs when the body … temperature continues to rise, often to 40 °C (104 °F) or higher. Signs of rapidly progressing heatstroke include: … After calling 9-1-1 or other emergency medical services, follow these first aid steps. Move the person into a cool …
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… Arthritis: Classification Criteria On this page: Overview Related Information Overview The American College … called "joint involvement." You get a score from 0 to 5. Blood tests. The part of the blood called "serum" is … peptide antibodies (anti-CCP or ACPA). These are usually higher than normal in people who have rheumatoid arthritis. …
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… Complications: Variceal Bleeding On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Variceal bleeding happens when … called portal hypertension. Portal hypertension is high pressure in the veins that filter blood from the … the esophagus, stomach, and rectum enlarge to help blood flow through the liver. As the pressure in the portal vein …
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… Accidental Needle Sticks On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Many people worry about getting … stuck by the needle depends on: How much infected blood you are exposed to. How much virus is in the blood. … virus in their blood than others do. Self-care Take the following steps if you have any exposure to blood: Wash needle …
