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… Accept help from friends and family. Get extra help for as long as possible after your babies are born. Let family and … or depressed after giving birth. If you feel depressed for longer than 2 weeks or if you have troubling or dangerous … Accept help from friends and family. Get extra help for as long as possible after your babies are born. Let family and …
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… health problem is causing you to sleep poorly. Treating a long-term sleep problem without looking for the cause may … and mouth is blocked, breathing may stop for 10 seconds or longer. People who have sleep apnea usually snore loudly and … health problem is causing you to sleep poorly. Treating a long-term sleep problem without looking for the cause may …
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… driving, but watch for warning signs that driving is no longer safe. This decision aid helps you decide if you are … But keep in mind that most people drive 7 to 10 years longer than they should. footnote 2 Here are some warning … harder to see as you age. Some older drivers take twice as long to see the flash of brake lights as younger drivers. …
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… pregnant. footnote 3 It can take as little as 2 weeks or as long as 3 months from the time you become infected with HIV … and delay or prevent AIDS. And they may help a person live longer. What is the test for HIV? An HIV test checks for HIV … results in 2 to 4 days. Results of the Western blot take longer, 1 to 2 weeks. Rapid antibody tests are available …
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… direction of gravity. A bruise on a leg usually will take longer to heal than a bruise on the face or arms. Most … as the fat under the skin decreases. These changes, along with skin damage from exposure to the sun, cause blood … such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and HIV/AIDS. Long-term alcohol and drug problems. Steroid medicines, …
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… or when home treatment doesn't help. Allergies often occur along with other problems, such as asthma , ear infections , … may be causing allergic reaction Have your symptoms lasted longer than 2 weeks? Yes Symptoms for more than 2 weeks No … such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and HIV/AIDS. Long-term alcohol and drug problems. Steroid medicines, …
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… turn blue or pale if you leave it in one position for too long, but its normal colour returns after you move it. What … 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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… Following a treatment plan will help your child live a longer, healthier life. A personal treatment plan will … permanent lung damage. Bronchiectasis , which is caused by long-lasting airway inflammation, is common. Pancreas and … personalized treatment can help them feel better and live longer. When to Call a Doctor It's important to diagnose and …
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… it increases the risk of pneumonia . Trouble chewing, along with weight loss or complaints of being hungry. Falls … Pain management. This helps your child with short- and long-term pain. Physiotherapy and special equipment may be … it increases the risk of pneumonia . Trouble chewing, along with weight loss or complaints of being hungry. Falls …
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… on how much hormone your thyroid gland is making, how long you have had the condition, and your age. People with … on how much hormone your thyroid gland is making, how long you have had the condition, and your age. People with …