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… Teens and adults may make quick decisions that have a long-term impact on their lives. They may spend too much … can help by recording when the behaviour occurs and how long it lasts. An important part of checking for ADHD is … self-esteem. You can do this by encouraging a sense of belonging, confidence in learning, and an awareness of your …
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… family member or friend to be there for you. Take someone along with you to a doctor's visit or to the hospital. Make … you need to take, and how many times a day you take it. How long do I take this? Find out if you need to finish the … food, medicine, treatment, and bill—not someone else's. How long do I need this? Is it safe? Ask about each step of your …
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… Moderate pain Moderate pain 1 to 4: Mild pain Mild pain How long have you had the pain? Less than 4 hours Pain for less … pain No Low back pain Have cramps been severe or lasted longer than usual for at least 3 menstrual cycles? Yes Severe or prolonged menstrual cramps for at least 3 menstrual cycles No …
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… attack usually lasts from 5 to 20 minutes. But it may last longer. If these attacks happen often, they are called a … problems. Using drugs. Having high levels of stress for a long time. Symptoms Symptoms of a panic attack may include: … occur). These attacks can be mild to severe. You may have long periods of time without panic attacks. And you may have …
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… sleep. Or set it on your nightstand. The tubing should be long enough. Some people just set the pump next to them … extra pump batteries, extra insulin (rapid-acting and long-acting), pump supplies, and an insulin syringe or pen … your pump during sports. Usually this shouldn't be any longer than an hour, but you will have to experiment. Check …
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… near a joint may injure the growing end (growth plate) of long bones. It needs to be checked by a doctor. Older adults … on: The location and type of injury, and how bad it is. How long ago the injury occurred. Your age, health condition, … turn blue or pale if you leave it in one position for too long, but its normal colour returns after you move it. What …
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… bleeding, and infection. Memory and concentration problems. Long-term side effects of chemotherapy can include: Early … overnight. Treatments last from 10 minutes to an hour or longer. You have a number of treatments several weeks apart. … nausea and vomiting, fatigue, hair loss, and mouth sores. Long-term side effects may include early menopause. Don't …
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… Your options Start kidney dialysis, which may help you live longer. Don't start dialysis, which will allow death to … can't cure kidney failure, but it may help you live longer and feel better. If you have other serious health problems, dialysis may not help you live much longer than you would without it. Dialysis takes time and …
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… start to clear up on their own in 10 to 14 days. Chronic (long-term). Chronic sinusitis is usually caused by bacteria. … it is caused by a fungus. It can last for 12 weeks or longer and can be hard to treat. How is sinusitis treated? … your sinus cavities. You have had sinusitis for 12 weeks or longer (chronic sinusitis). Compare your options Compare …
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… Belly cramps, nausea, vomiting, or a fever may occur along with the diarrhea. Diarrhea is one of the most common … Feels fever is moderate Mild or low Feels fever is mild How long have you had a fever? Less than 2 days (48 hours) Fever … such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and HIV/AIDS. Long-term alcohol and drug problems. Steroid medicines, …
