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… Overview Sudden heart failure occurs when heart failure gets worse very quickly. Your heart suddenly cannot pump as much blood as your body … This may cause you to: Feel short of breath even at rest. Have swelling (edema), especially in your legs, ankles, and …
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… Healthy Eating: Changing Your Eating Habits Actionset Overview Healthy eating will help you feel your best and have plenty of energy. And it is one of the best things you … smell, texture, and colour of your food. Take your time when you eat. Avoid distractions, such as screens or books, …
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… should include: Crying and fussing periods. Who was present when the baby was crying? What comfort measures were used? Was the baby being held when the crying began? Sleeping periods. Was the baby sleeping alone or in the … burped? Did the baby spit up or vomit after a feeding? If you are breastfeeding, the health professional will want a …
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… causes. They may include: An opportunistic infection . If you lose weight fast, it may be because you have another infection along with HIV. Problems with … body may not be able to turn your food into muscle tissue. When you lose weight, you lose muscle, fat, or both. …
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… in the summer months than in the winter months. Infants, young adults, and males are most likely to get the … usually is not spread from person to person. Some people have become infected through contact with the infected stool … These kinds of drinks should not be used to rehydrate. When you feel like eating again, start with small amounts of …
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… Normal soreness or pain usually occurs for about a minute when the baby first latches on to the breast. Pain that is … ("hanging out") without a proper latch after falling asleep at the breast. Pulling the baby's mouth away from the … called "tongue-tie." Before and during breastfeeding If your doctor says it is okay, take acetaminophen (such as …
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… and how severe it is. Allergic rhinitis is: Intermittent if you have symptoms fewer than 4 days a week or fewer than 4 … more weeks a year. Mild if your symptoms do not affect your sleep, daily activities, and work or school. You have no … according to the kind of allergens a person reacted to and when the reactions occurred. Seasonal allergic rhinitis …
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… toxins may be present in dangerous amounts in foods that have no signs of spoilage, such as a bad smell. What causes … typically come on quickly. How severe they are depends on your susceptibility to the toxin, how much contaminated food … These kinds of drinks should not be used to rehydrate. When you feel like eating again, start with small amounts of …
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… that don't create much waste (stool). This diet slows down your bowels and gives them a chance to rest. Fibre is the … to your diet and helps you feel full. It also helps you have regular bowel movements. But a low-fibre diet is often needed after bowel surgery or when you have a flare-up of a bowel problem. You might be …
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… Uremia (uremic syndrome) is a serious complication of chronic kidney disease and acute kidney injury (which used to be known as acute renal failure). It occurs when urea and other waste products build up in the body … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …