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… child is born. But even if the cleft palate doesn't affect how the baby's face looks, it can usually be seen inside the mouth. The location of the cleft matters more than how it looks. A small cleft in the soft palate may cause … But this doesn't always last, especially with treatment. How is it diagnosed? A doctor can diagnose a cleft palate by …
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… about child's crying No Concern about child's crying How old are you? Less than 3 months Less than 3 months 3 … Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, sexual … do not need to call an ambulance unless: You cannot travel safely either by driving yourself or by having someone else …
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… to have infertility testing, talk with your doctor about how much testing you are willing to do and for how long. You may only want to have tests for problems you … is a personal issue. It can depend on your age and how much time you choose to spend trying to get pregnant …
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… a cleft lip and a cleft palate may have feeding problems. How is it diagnosed? Cleft lip is usually diagnosed at … so doctors can't always rely on it to diagnose a cleft lip. How is cleft lip treated? Surgery can fix a cleft lip. … the timing of the surgery depends on a few things, such as how severe the split is and the health of the baby. As your …
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… Necrotizing fasciitis can lead to organ failure and death. How is it diagnosed? The doctor will diagnose your infection based on how suddenly your symptoms started and how quickly the infection is spreading. The infected tissue …
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… used in other methods. That's because the dentist can watch how it is used. Your dentist may also give you a kit with a … than an in-office process. Your dentist will tell you how often to wear the mouthpiece and for how long. An over-the-counter kit is similar to what your …
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… a side effect, rather than an allergic reaction. Tests can show if you have a penicillin allergy. What puts you at risk? … taking small amounts of the penicillin and slowly increase how much you take. You do this under your doctor's … medicine. If you had a rash with red, blotchy spots that showed up a few hours or days after you took penicillin in …
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… my diabetes. Wow. My wife and I decided we need to change how we take care of ourselves. We walk every day. We eat … I feel more connected to the world than I did before." How did these people decide about their lives and their … and caregivers, they balanced their medical needs with how they want to live their lives. How to make decisions …
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… what they learned. Here’s a sample conversation: Parent: How was school today? Teen: Okay, I guess. We got a new … I guess so. I did like learning about World War Two and how it started. Parent: That sounds like a good topic. Teen: Maybe I’ll look into it and see how it goes… Share What You’ve Learned about Your …
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… pregnancy. Having a low amount of this fluid can affect how the baby grows. It may lead to problems during labour … bottom by your doctor. Your baby's movements slowing down. How is it diagnosed? Doctors use ultrasound to measure the amount of amniotic fluid in your uterus. How is low amniotic fluid treated? If you're near the end of …