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… Information Overview Cataracts may occur in people who also have glaucoma . This commonly occurs in older adults. If you have glaucoma and cataracts, you may consider having surgery for both conditions at the …
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… first while after giving birth it may be difficult to pee. You may also find it hard to tell when your bladder's full.   Here's some advice that can … warm water over your perineum or pee in the shower. You may have some leakage of urine for up to three months and …
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… Allergies: Should I Take Allergy Shots? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to … asthma? Allergic rhinitis (often called hay fever) occurs when your immune system overreacts to particles in the air …
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… Overview Overview What is hyperactivity when a person has ADHD? Hyperactivity refers to … active than normal. What are the symptoms? Children may have more obvious symptoms of hyperactivity than teens and … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… 11, 2013 During the active phase of first-stage labour you may feel serious, quiet and introspective. You might be … between contractions or suck on ice chips. Pee frequently. Have a warm shower while sitting on a chair or leaning on … into her eyes and help her focus during her contractions.   When to call your doctor or midwife: When your contractions …
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… Safe? On this page: Overview Overview When people use a tanning bed or booth or a sunlamp to get a … Indoor tanning, especially if used before age 35, increases your risk for all these skin cancers. And indoor tanning … if you are sensitive to sunlight. Do children and teens have a special risk? Because of the risk for skin cancer, …
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… can be hard to accept. It's normal to feel sad or angry. You may even feel grief. It's normal to feel frustrated or … may feel like it's just too much work. There will be times when you just don't feel like testing and tracking your … focus on one day at a time. Do the best you can. You don't have to be perfect. Remember that diabetes is a part of your …
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… Healthcare-associated pneumonia is pneumonia that you get when you are in a hospital or nursing home. It's … the person with healthcare-associated pneumonia may already have a serious illness. Healthcare-associated pneumonia is …
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… checked for jaundice within 72 hours after birth. If your baby is at risk for jaundice, your doctor may want to do a follow-up examination. Most babies have mild jaundice. It usually gets better or goes away on … can get rid of. Bilirubin is a yellow substance that's made when the body breaks down old red blood cells. It leaves the …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Some young children with diabetes can't recognize symptoms of low … To be safe, parents need to do a home blood sugar test whenever they suspect low blood sugar in a child. Mild low … sugar at night If your blood sugar drops while you are sleeping, your partner or other family members may notice …