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… system also increases this rate to meet your body's needs during physical activity and lowers it during sleep. An orderly contraction of your atria and … resulting in a faster or a slower heart rate. For example, during periods of exercise, when the body requires more …
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… you are taking, especially if they cause any side effects during exercise. Which medicines affect exercise? This table … rate as well as decrease your blood pressure at rest and during exercise. But some antidepressants can increase blood … lower both your heart rate and blood pressure at rest and during exercise. Lithium will likely not change your heart …
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… pain are common hemorrhoid symptoms. Hemorrhoids are common during pregnancy, because: The enlarged uterus places extra … of the large intestine. Constipation, a common problem during pregnancy, causes less frequent and more strained … bowel movements. The bowels commonly move more slowly during pregnancy. And iron in prenatal vitamins also can …
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… . Ultraviolet B (UVB) or ultraviolet A (UVA) may be used during therapy. The most common type of phototherapy to treat eczema is narrowband UVB. During phototherapy, you may stand in a booth that contains … include protecting your eyes by wearing UV-blocking goggles during treatments. What To Expect After treatment, the skin …
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… have successful pregnancies. Women who become pregnant during lupus remission are more likely to have a successful … clear if women with lupus are more likely to have flares during pregnancy. Talk with your doctor about which medicines you can take during pregnancy. Some lupus medicines, like acetaminophen …
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… blood pressure, you'll need special medical care before, during, and after pregnancy. You'll have frequent blood … while you're pregnant. Blood pressure usually falls during early pregnancy. Medicine often isn't needed unless … levels. Some common blood pressure medicines aren't safe during pregnancy. If you take blood pressure medicine: Talk …
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… Injury prevention for children To keep children safe during physical activity and play, you can look to ensure … with bikes or other wheeled toys Drinking water before, during and after playing Wearing sunscreen and hats during hot or sunny weather Warming up and gently stretching …
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… when you regularly stop breathing for 10 seconds or longer during sleep. It can be mild, moderate, or severe, based on … hour. Symptoms may include drowsiness or falling asleep during activities that do not require much attention, such … hour. Symptoms may include drowsiness or falling asleep during activities that require some attention, such as …
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… your baby's growth and position. Second-trimester tests During your second trimester, you can expect to have: A … you to find out if you're depressed. Depression is common during pregnancy and after giving birth (postpartum). … for depression. Untreated depression can cause problems during pregnancy and after birth. Testing for genetic …
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… who has group B strep in her vagina can pass it to her baby during vaginal birth. This can cause severe problems for the … you are not tested), you will be treated with antibiotics during labour. Hepatitis B . If you test positive for … find and treat depression. This can help prevent problems during pregnancy and after delivery. If you have your first …