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… You also may want to avoid alcohol because of the risk of liver damage. Exercise can improve your stamina and … or 85–215 mg/dL . footnote 1 Although this blood test is highly reliable, no test is 100% accurate. This test cannot … or 85–215 mg/dL . footnote 1 Although this blood test is highly reliable, no test is 100% accurate. This test cannot …
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… heart is not pumping blood to the lungs as well as normal. High-output heart failure High-output heart failure can happen when the body's need for blood is unusually high. The heart may be working well otherwise, but it cannot …
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… and Management Babies and Older Adults Have an Increased Risk of Cold Injury Back Pain in Children and Teenagers … Diabetes in Children: Food Issues at School Diabetes: High or Low Blood Sugar in Young Children Diarrhea, Age 11 … Helping Your Child Transition Into Middle School or Junior High Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight Helping Your …
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… released from the pituitary gland in the brain. During pregnancy, oxytocin causes labour contractions to begin. … contractions that help shrink the uterus back to its pre-pregnancy size. After breastfeeding is established, your … released from the pituitary gland in the brain. During pregnancy, oxytocin causes labour contractions to begin. …
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… before their periods because their bodies retain fluid. Pregnancy. Weakened abdominal muscles caused by pregnancy or abdominal surgery. Obesity. Occasionally, … before their periods because their bodies retain fluid. Pregnancy. Weakened abdominal muscles caused by pregnancy or …
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… or symphysis pubis. As the pelvic bones loosen during pregnancy, the pubic symphysis can separate. This isn't a … separated or misaligned simply by pressing on it. During pregnancy and after childbirth, you might try lying back on … or symphysis pubis. As the pelvic bones loosen during pregnancy, the pubic symphysis can separate. This isn't a …
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… of vitamin K The following are lists of some foods that are high, moderate, and low in vitamin K. footnote 1 Examples of foods that are high in vitamin K (more than 100 mcg per serving) Food … your INR. Your INR needs to be in a safe range—not too high and not too low. Vitamin K can change how warfarin …
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… storm include: Feeling extremely irritable or grumpy. High systolic blood pressure , low diastolic blood pressure … , and fast heartbeat. Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. High fever. Shock and delirium . Feeling confused. Feeling … storm include: Feeling extremely irritable or grumpy. High systolic blood pressure , low diastolic blood pressure …
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… treating low blood sugar. ___ When I think I might have high blood sugar. ___ After treating high blood sugar. ___ Before driving. Other times: … treating low blood sugar. ___ When I think I might have high blood sugar. ___ After treating high blood sugar. ___ …
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… Information Overview Caring for More Than One Baby A pregnancy of two or more babies is called a multiple pregnancy. Caring for just one newborn is a big job. Raising … Multiple Infants Growth and Development, Newborn Multiple Pregnancy: Twins or More Sleep: Helping Your Children—and …