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… cancer would benefit from having regular screening. But your doctor may suggest a regularly scheduled skin examination if your risk is higher than average because you have: Abnormal … or skin growth that are warning signs of melanoma. Examine your skin regularly. Get to know your moles and birthmarks. …
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… (wires that conduct electrical current) from the machine to your skin. The electrodes are often placed on the area of … current, and for intensity of electrical current. Your physiotherapist, acupuncturist, or doctor usually … although the machine could cause harm if misused. Have your physiotherapist or doctor show you the right way to use …
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… caffeine is safe for the baby. It's a good idea to keep your caffeine intake below 300 mg a day. Limiting your caffeine intake is important because: More caffeine may … calcium. Caffeine can interfere with sleep for both you and your fetus. Avoid caffeine, or limit your intake to about 2 …
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… pills. The sugar pills don't contain any hormones. You have your period on that week. But other packs have no sugar … called continuous use. With this method, you will not get your period as often. Or you may not get it at all. How well … out of 100 have an unplanned pregnancy. Be sure to tell your doctor about any health problems you have or medicines …
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… it a special time for talking, laughing and playing with your baby. On this page: General tips How to change a diaper … Rash General tips Here are some more tips for diapering your newborn: Wash your hands before and after each change Put your baby on a …
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… near the birth canal. This position is called breech. If your baby stays in this breech position, you will probably … babies are healthy and don't have problems after birth. Your doctor may try to turn your baby. To do this, the doctor presses on certain places …
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… Sudden numbness, tingling, weakness, or loss of movement in your face, arm, or leg, especially on only one side of your body. Sudden vision changes. Sudden trouble speaking. … This test uses sound waves to show how blood flows through your carotid arteries. You may have other tests such as a CT …
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… loss of memory and of how well you can speak, think, and do your daily activities. The disease gets worse over time, but … It may not mean that you have Alzheimer's disease. But if your memory is getting worse, see your doctor. If it is Alzheimer's, treatment may help. What …
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… to have a child with spina bifida. What are the symptoms? Your child's symptoms will depend on how severe the defect … problems that arise. There are many ways you can support your child: Go to all scheduled doctor visits. Help your child be active, and encourage him or her to be as …
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… nicotine. You inhale, and nicotine vapour is absorbed into your mouth and throat area. You don't absorb the nicotine into your lungs like you do with a cigarette or an electronic … that came with the medicine as well as any directions your doctor gave you. Set up the inhaler. A nicotine inhaler …
