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… may be all that's needed to prevent the problem from getting worse and help relieve symptoms. Mild symptoms … tract infection . Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the second most common bacterial infection in children. When … more serious illness, such as diabetes . An injury, such as getting hit in the back or genital area, may cause urinary …
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… that increase your risk for back pain and injury include getting older, having a family history of back pain, sitting … back for more than 2 weeks Has the loss of movement been: Getting worse? Difficulty moving is getting worse Staying … your lower back against the floor. Hold the position for 6 seconds. Don't hold your breath. Slowly relax. Don't smoke …
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… are more common in people who smoke, are exposed to second-hand smoke , or have chronic lung disease (such as … plan and medicines Is your ability to breathe: Quickly getting worse (within minutes or hours)? Breathing problems are quickly worsening Slowly getting worse (over days)? Breathing problems are slowly …
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… 4: Mild pain Mild pain Has the pain: Gotten worse? Pain is getting worse Stayed about the same (not better or worse)? Pain is unchanged Gotten better? Pain is getting better Has the pain lasted for more than 2 days? Yes … the ball 20 to 25 times. Hold each squeeze for about 5 seconds. After 2 to 3 weeks of hand grip exercises, you may …
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… difficulty breathing Is your child's ability to breathe: Getting worse? Breathing problems are getting worse Staying about the same (not better or worse)? … smoke. Don't use other tobacco products either. And avoid second-hand smoke . When to call for help during self-care …
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… while your baby sleeps. Worry over whether your baby is getting enough to eat. This is especially a common concern … to check your baby's diaper for signs that your baby is getting enough breast milk. For example, your baby may have … leave your child alone in the car (even if it's just for "a second"). Don't put sunscreen on newborns. Sunscreen can be …
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… gets all childhood vaccines. They help keep your child from getting serious diseases that can cause harm or even death. … repeated body rocking, unusual attachments to objects, and getting very upset when routines change. Behaviour and … skills or lose their social and language skills. During the second year of life, parents may notice that their child …
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… sex with someone who has HIV. Another common way of getting it is by sharing drug needles with someone who is … or syringes with anyone. If you are at high risk for getting infected with HIV, you can take antiretroviral … stage don't have any symptoms. Chronic stage (stage 2) The second stage of HIV infection is defined by the CDC as a …
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… Gender and age. Women and men seem to have the same risk of getting asthma until they reach their 40s. After 40, women … yet sure: About the effect that pets in the home have on getting asthma. A review of several studies found that … This helps children, too, since exposing young children to second-hand tobacco smoke makes them more likely to get …
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… get pregnant the first time I have vaginal intercourse. Getting pregnant has nothing to do with how many times you … if I have sex standing up. Position has nothing to do with getting pregnant. The egg and sperm can move no matter what … get pregnant if I have sex during my period. The chance of getting pregnant at this time is less for most women. But if …