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… Making the Most of Your Appointment On this page: Overview Preparing for Your Appointment Asking About … for being a good partner with your doctor: Build a relationship with your doctor. Let your doctor know that you want to … go to all appointments. Call your doctor if you are having problems. It's also a good idea to know your test results …
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… Nephrotic Syndrome On this page: … people may not need medicine if they are at low risk for problems or are getting better on their own. Others may need … and cyclophosphamide. Nephrotic syndrome can lead to other problems that may need treatment, including high blood …
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… HIV: Stages of Infection On this page: Overview Overview The … Health Organization (WHO) classifies HIV infection into 4 stages: footnote 1 WHO stages of HIV infection Stage 1 (HIV …
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… Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview How It Is Done What To Expect Why It … weight or lose weight if you need to. Manage other health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and high … home. It will help you recover. And it can prevent future problems with your heart. Talk to your doctor about whether …
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… Thrush On this page: Cause Prevention Symptoms When to Call … People who take certain medicines or have certain health problems are more likely to get thrush. What are the … or inhaled corticosteroids. People who have certain health problems, such as diabetes or HIV, are also more likely to …
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… Feeding Your Infant On this page: Overview Overview From … baby is ready to start eating solid foods at 6 months of age, which is around the time he or she: Demonstrates a … can use a cup with your help starting around 6 months of age. Work toward a goal of not using a bottle or sippy cup …
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… Yellow Fever and Recommended Immunizations On this page: Overview Overview Yellow fever is a serious viral … to an area where yellow fever occurs, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) strongly recommends a consultation … immunized for yellow fever. Generally, people 9 months of age or older should be immunized with the vaccine for yellow …
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… Toilet Training: Knowing When Your Child Is Ready On this page: Overview Overview Your child must … ready to start when they are between 22 and 30 months of age, but every child is different. Toilet training usually … Training often doesn't go well if your child is in the stage where "no" is their automatic response to every request. …
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… Breath-Holding Spells On this page: … spells can occur in children 6 months through 6 years of age. They are most common from 1 to 3 years of age. Some children have them every day, and some have them …
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… ADHD: Impulsivity and Inattention On this page: Overview Overview Impulsivity … on others, such as butting into conversations or games. Engage in reckless, risky, or antisocial activities without … shorter-than-expected attention span based on the person's age. People with symptoms of inattention may: Have trouble …
