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… and carotid (neck) areas. The pulses are graded for record-keeping purposes so that doctors can keep track of how a person's pulse changes over time. Your doctor uses a number system to rate your pulse. Your …
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… it's important to stop. If you don't think you can talk openly with your doctor, you may want to find a doctor you … medicines, counselling, or both. Learn about the disease. Learning about hepatitis C may help you feel more in control … coming in contact with your blood and other body fluids. Keep any cuts, scrapes, or blisters covered. Wash your …
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… Anal fistulas and crohn's disease Bowel disease: Caring for your ostomy Bowel obstruction Chronic constipation Constipation: Keeping your bowels healthy Diverticulosis Dyspepsia Gas (Flatus) …
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… to heavy alcohol use, or certain types of medicines. Keeping a strict breastfeeding schedule rather than feeding … to 2 hours) usually solves the problem. If it does not, ask your doctor or a lactation consultant for help. Sometimes … Also, pump your breasts several times a day to help keep up and increase milk production. A baby usually only …
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… failure occurs when the normally functioning heart cannot keep up with an unusually high demand for blood to one or … well otherwise, but it cannot pump out enough blood to keep up with this extra need. What causes it? There are a … other types of heart failure, the end result is the same: Your heart isn't supplying enough blood to meet your body's …
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… or blindness. Headache. Dizziness. Trouble walking or keeping your balance. Weakness and numbness in an arm or leg. Rare … the bones, and sometimes it is difficult for the heart to keep up with the demand for increased blood flow. This can …
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… but a little behind in another. At routine checkups, your child's doctor will check for milestones. This is to … for their age by the time they are about 24 months of age. Learning and thinking skills usually are first to catch up. … not feeling well may interrupt a good sleep pattern. Try to keep a nap and bedtime routine. Your baby will adjust if you …
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… told everyone she knows about her plan to quit. "It helps keep me honest," she admits. Linda planned ahead for moments … up. When I'm upset, I can call a friend or go for a hike. I keep that list with me." Linda has also found that using … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… stand on chairs. ____I clean up any spills immediately and keep the bathroom floor dry. Checklist for personal … ____I don't wear shoes with thick and heavy soles. ____I keep my shoes tied. ____I avoid walking around the house in … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… Some need more sleep than others. Bedtime tips You can help your baby—and yourself—sleep better. The goal is to help … upset, your newborn will feed and go back to sleep easier. Keep the light off during nighttime feedings, and use a soft … or needs a diaper change. Feed or change your baby quietly. Keep the light low. Don't play with or sing to your baby. …
