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… Child On this page: Overview Overview Low blood sugar level Use this form to record a low blood sugar level problem. … happens. Take the completed form(s) with you when you visit your child's doctor. If your child is having low blood sugar … __ Yes __ No Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
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… times a day. Postural management is controversial, because it has not been proved effective for turning a breech … the baby's head down toward the cervix include: Propping up your hips by lying back on a firm surface with your feet on … Birth Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… started Get started When you travel because of work or for pleasure, fitting in some exercise can be … hard. Try these tips to stay active when you travel. Plan your exercise when you prepare for your trip. Take the time … Staying Active Current as of: March 2, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… disease is a rare bleeding disorder that might be caused by other medical problems or medicines. It prevents … von Willebrand disease includes medicines that help your body have enough von Willebrand clotting factor in the … Disease Current as of: September 8, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… medicines. Large pills or capsules can get stuck in your throat, especially if your mouth is dry. Sometimes … some other ideas. There may be a liquid medicine you can use. Or your medicine may come in a smaller pill that you … as Prescribed Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… tiny insects that can make a temporary home in the seams of your clothing or bedding (sheets, pillows, and blankets). … clothes regularly. What are the symptoms? Body lice can cause very bad itching, especially at night. They can also … safe for you. Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… A perimetry test (visual field test) measures all areas of your eyesight, including your side, or peripheral, vision. … Perimetry Test (Visual Field Testing) for Glaucoma—WhyDoneOrUsed A perimetry test can help find certain patterns of … results. Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… kinds of percutaneous discectomy procedures. All of them use small instruments that are inserted between the … Lumbar (low back) percutaneous discectomy may be done if: Your medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… shock wave lithotripsy, or ESWL. This treatment uses sound waves to break kidney stones into tiny pieces. … on a table. The lithotripsy machine directs sound waves at your stone through a cushion. The doctor may use a small, … of the kidney. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… teenagers. It's more common in boys than in girls. What causes it? Rapid growth and an imbalance of hormones during … Muscle spasms. Mild to severe pain. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will conduct a medical history to learn how long … and Older Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
