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… have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this … hernia. footnote 2 It mostly occurs in babies who have a low birth weight and those who were born early. Most of the … surgery, the doctor makes a small cut, or incision, just below the navel. Any tissue that bulges into the hernia sac is …
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… have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this … or all of the thyroid gland. Take antithyroid medicine. It lowers the amount of thyroid hormone in your body. Graves' … and being less able to fight infection because of a low white blood cell count. Medicine doesn't work for …
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… doctor or midwife gives you specific instructions to follow, be sure to follow those instructions. It's common to need some time to get … of your baby for the first 6 weeks. Start other activities slowly as you feel stronger. Ask your doctor or midwife when …
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… have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this … the long-term risks of the disease? Ulcerative colitis can lower your quality of life. Frequent diarrhea and belly pain … in your belly to collect body waste. This surgery has a lower risk of problems after surgery compared to ileoanal …
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… at a healthy weight. If you need to lose weight, do so slowly and sensibly. Eat regular, balanced meals. Be active, … you: Are overweight. Lose weight rapidly or lose weight by dieting and then gain weight back again. Are pregnant. Are … is blocking a bile duct and causing an infection. Yellowing of your skin and the whites of your eyes. Pain can …
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… the jaw joints . They cause pain when you talk, chew, swallow, or yawn. You may also hear TMDs called TMJ or TM … jaw joints, or temporomandibular (TM) joints , connect the lower jawbone (mandible) to the skull. These flexible joints … your nails, or resting your chin on your hand. Change your diet. Eat softer foods, and use both sides of your mouth to …
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… easier. Try these ideas: Take several deep breaths slowly. Hold the last one, then breathe out as slowly as possible. Try to relax all your muscles. Try … is eating healthy food and being more active. Don't try to diet. Most people who deprive themselves of food at the same …
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… Asthma Action Plan: Red Zone Asthma Action Plan: Yellow Zone Asthma Diary Asthma in Children: Knowing How Bad an … Preventing High Blood Sugar Diabetes in Children: Treating Low Blood Sugar Fitness: Teaching Your Child to Stay Active … Asthma Action Plan: Red Zone Asthma Action Plan: Yellow Zone Asthma Diary Asthma in Children: Knowing How Bad an …
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… the first time you've had an attack of vertigo. You have a low-pitched roaring, ringing, or hissing sound in your ear, … vertigo (BPPV) by taking these steps. Use two or more pillows at night. Avoid sleeping on your side with the ear that's causing the problem facing down. Get up slowly in the morning and sit on the edge of the bed for a …
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… have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this … had severe acne with scarring. Your acne causes anxiety, low self-esteem, or depression. You may not want to take … to you in this decision, and show how you feel about the following statements. Reasons to take isotretinoin Reasons not …