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… Information Overview Chemical exposure Take care during pregnancy to protect your developing baby (fetus) … polish, artificial nails, hair dyes, and hair permanents during pregnancy. But they all contain strong chemicals. … your fetus. But it's a good idea to avoid unneeded X-rays during pregnancy. Many X-rays can be delayed until after …
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… help you look at your own behaviour and begin to make any changes you might want to. Think about the good examples you … help you look at your own behaviour and begin to make any changes you might want to. Think about the good examples you …
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… is nail psoriasis? Many people who have psoriasis have nail changes. This can involve: Pitting on the surface of the … nail from the nail bed. Total loss of the nail bed. Nail changes rarely happen without other signs of psoriasis. And sometimes changes in the nails can confirm a diagnosis of psoriasis. …
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… birth control if you don't want to get pregnant. Lifestyle changes, such as exercising less and eating more, can help … menstrual periods), and osteoporosis. Healthy lifestyle changes can help prevent female athlete triad. Eat a … Exercise in moderation. And tell your doctor about any changes in your menstrual cycle. Missed …
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… fibrous tissue. What happens For some cardiomyopathies, the changes in the heart muscle can lead to other heart problems … the type of heart problems that occur as a result of the changes in the heart muscle. Treatment typically includes medicine and healthy lifestyle changes. Dilated Cardiomyopathy Heart …
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… whole relationship, not just the sexual relationship. Make changes, if needed. Identify positive areas, areas of … need improvement. Agree on how or if you will both make changes. Get counselling, if needed. If you have trouble … whole relationship, not just the sexual relationship. Make changes, if needed. Identify positive areas, areas of …
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… a meniscus tear. Your doctor may be able to find this out during a physical examination. In these cases, the meniscus … takes 30 to 60 minutes but can take as long as 2 hours. During arthroscopy, you may have a general or regional … see if you have other injuries. You may feel discomfort during the MRI test. You may have an arthroscopy when you …
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… ways you can take care of your own and your baby's health during pregnancy. See your doctor or midwife regularly. … your doctor or midwife if you have signs of an infection during pregnancy, such as a fever or unusual vaginal … folic acid. Remember that your nutritional needs increase during pregnancy. If you are not sure about what or how much …
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… the vagina. Both conditions are easy for your doctor to see during a physical examination. They often occur at the same … release of urine ( urinary incontinence ), and pain during sexual intercourse. Surgery is not required unless … What To Expect General anesthesia usually is used during repair of the bladder and urethra. You may stay in …
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… pain are common hemorrhoid symptoms. Hemorrhoids are common during pregnancy, because: The enlarged uterus places extra … of the large intestine. Constipation, a common problem during pregnancy, causes less frequent and more strained … bowel movements. The bowels commonly move more slowly during pregnancy. And iron in prenatal vitamins also can …