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… can also spread to the fetus of a person who has syphilis during pregnancy. What causes it? Syphilis is caused by a … heart problems. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will do a physical examination and ask about your symptoms and sexual … to or have syphilis or another STI. Any symptoms or other changes that suggest syphilis or another STI should be …
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… squeezes your ribs, pushing down and in and holding for 3 seconds. It may take practice to coordinate your cough with … Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Nancy Greenwald MD - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Current as of: February … Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Nancy Greenwald MD - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation This information does …
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… a specific injury, especially if symptoms began slowly or during everyday activities. Elbow injuries occur most often … serious. There are other reasons for colour and temperature changes. Bruises often look blue. A limb may turn blue or … bruises are often the first sign of possible abuse. Suspect physical abuse of a child or vulnerable adult when: Any …
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… help you and your partner plan for what you can expect - physically and emotionally - during childbirth and the early days of parenting. The … Healthy eating and nutrition during pregnancy Pregnancy changes and coping strategies Preterm labour or low birth …
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… Milestones usually are grouped into five major areas: physical growth, cognitive development, emotional and social … language development, and sensory and motor development. Physical growth and development Most children by age 8: Grow … Milestones usually are grouped into five major areas: physical growth, cognitive development, emotional and social …
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… of another problem, such as depression . Anxiety can cause physical and emotional symptoms. A specific situation or … When the situation passes, the symptoms usually go away. Physical symptoms of anxiety include: Trembling, twitching, … on community mental health programs. When to call for help during self-care Call a doctor if any of the following occur …
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… The main reason doctors recommend removing the ovaries during hysterectomy is to lower the risk of ovarian cancer … syndrome (PMS), removing the ovaries can stop hormone changes. This may help you feel better. If you are at high … syndrome (PMS), removing the ovaries can stop hormone changes. This may help you feel better. If you are at high …
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… not good for their health. But smoke from your cigarettes ( second-hand smoke ) also puts people around you at risk. Because of second-hand smoke, people who spend time with those who … likely to become smokers themselves. Children who breathe second-hand smoke: Are more likely to have ear infections, …
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… sooner. Supervised exercise program Discuss any additional physical limitations or medical issues with your doctor … a follow-up exercise stress electrocardiogram (ECG, EKG) during this phase to see how your heart is tolerating … to a position of mild discomfort How long: 10 to 30 seconds for each stretch Repetition: 4 or more for each …
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