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… have bumps on the edges that look like blisters. The skin often is itchy, and the rash can spread quickly. You can … affects male athletes, but anyone can get it. Using public showers and locker rooms increases your chances of getting … The centre of the rash may have a red-brown colour. How is it diagnosed? Jock itch is annoying, but it usually …
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… disc disease can take place in one or more places along the spine. It most often occurs in the discs in the lower back and the neck. … roots or spinal cord. This can cause pain and can affect how well the nerves work. These changes in the discs are …
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… vagina normally contains a small number of yeast cells, along with a certain number of bacteria. Normally there … tissues and less moisture in the vaginal walls. This often occurs with menopause as a result of the decrease in … when you urinate and pain or bleeding when you have sex. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will check your vagina for …
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… Frequently asked questions about breastfeeding Last updated August 12, 2013 Some people find … easy, while others encounter challenges. Most new parents, however, have questions about breastfeeding. Here are some … frequent hiccups, which can be quite loud. Baby's hiccups often bother the parent more than they seem to bother the …
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… usually contain few or no fruits or vegetables, and they often have a lot of salt, sugar, or fat. Fast-food … foods. Foods advertised during children's TV shows tend to have very little nutritional value. Marketing … than focusing on the eating behaviour. Feeding Your Child Using Division of Responsibility Healthy …
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… are more likely to develop when antibiotics are used too often or are not used correctly. Given enough time, bacteria can change so that these antibiotics no longer work well. How is it spread? MRSA, like all staph bacteria, can be …
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… short of breath. Other symptoms also can occur depending on how severe your disease is and what problems it causes. … bones that are not shaped normally, and have problems with feeding, frequent fevers, and diarrhea. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will do an examination and …
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… confusion, trouble breathing, shock , and sometimes death. How do allergy shots work? Allergy shots work by putting … your allergies. For example, fire ant allergies require longer treatment than other stinging insect allergies. How can you treat severe allergic reactions? If you have had …
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… have experienced sexual assault at least once. footnote 2 How can military sexual trauma affect you? There is no set … stress disorder (PTSD) after a sexual assault is common. How can you get support and treatment? After a sexual assault, many veterans keep quiet. They often feel that no one can help, that they have no power, …
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… this page: Overview Overview How can you reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome … the temperature is about right if an adult can wear a long-sleeved T-shirt and pants without feeling cold. Make … likely too warm if they sweat or toss and turn a lot. Breastfeed your baby. Consider giving your baby a pacifier at nap …