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… back up (reflux) into the esophagus. How can you care for yourself when you have it? Take your medicines exactly as prescribed. Call your doctor or … (GERD) Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… empties in 1½ to 2 hours. When you have gastroparesis, your stomach takes a lot longer to empty. The delay results … may reduce symptoms of gastroparesis. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask you questions about your symptoms and … Endoscopy Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… Giving an Epinephrine Shot to a Child Actionset Overview If your child has had a severe allergic reaction ( anaphylaxis … can come on quickly and become life-threatening. Giving your child an epinephrine shot can slow down or stop an … Stings Current as of: February 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… A ventricular assist device (VAD) helps pump blood from your heart to the rest of your body. It's used when your heart is not able to pump … Failure Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - …
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… colder weather can be lots of fun, as long as you ensure your child is protected. General tips Here are some tips for … Provide warm, water resistant, slip proof footwear. Give your toddler mittens. Attach these to coat sleeves. Avoid … Choose a warm hat that fits well and has no ties. Dress your toddler in loose fitting layers under the coat. Make …
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… You may not feel close to people, or you may feel on edge. Your friends and family may tell you that you don't seem the … event. Anger gives you the energy to act quickly and help yourself or others. Your body goes into a "survival" mode. … Disorder Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… to numb (freeze) the area where the doctor will work on your gums. The doctor will pull back a section of your gums to clean the roots of your teeth and repair … teeth and gums better. Your gums should become pink and healthy again. Risks The roots of your teeth may become more …
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… are present in plaque, a clear, sticky substance that your mouth produces. What are the symptoms? Healthy gums are pink and firm, fit snugly around the teeth, … easily. When you have gum disease, you may see changes to your gums. There are two types of gum disease: gingivitis …
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… include runny nose, cough, and fever. After a few days, your child may experience shortness of breath and/or … infants may cause a noticeably increased breathing rate. If your child has heart disease or was born prematurely, call … Infection Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Susan C. Kim MD - …
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… Sickle Cell Disease: Preventing Problems and Staying Healthy On this page: Overview Overview … some things you can do to help prevent problems when you or your child has sickle cell disease . Make and follow a plan for how to treat pain. Work with your doctor to make a plan that includes instructions on how …
