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… If the stool is soft and the child doesn't seem to have other problems, this isn't a concern. Most children will be … Passing the stool relieves the pressure and pain until another mass of stool collects. Then the cycle is repeated. … pain may cause the child to try to hold the bowel movement. Other causes of chronic constipation may include: A crack …
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… use and store sugar. During pregnancy, the placenta makes other hormones that make it hard for insulin to control … blood sugar. Gestational diabetes develops when the mother's body can't make enough insulin to keep blood sugar … a safe range. During pregnancy, the placenta makes several other hormones. Some of these hormones make it hard for …
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… serious the problem is until you also look at your child's other symptoms. Productive coughs A productive cough … common cold, a dry cough may last several weeks longer than other symptoms. It often gets worse at night. Bronchospasm. … Asthma . A chronic dry cough may be a sign of mild asthma. Other symptoms may include wheezing, shortness of breath, or …
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… its own. Not important Somewhat important Very important My other important reasons: Not important Somewhat important … Yes No 3. 3, Do you have enough support and advice from others to make a choice? Yes No Certainty 1. How sure do you … ready to take action. I want to discuss the options with others. I want to learn more about my options. 3. Use the …
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… that can lead to brain aneurysms can be controlled, and others can't. The following risk factors may increase your … who have had a brain aneurysm are more likely to have another. Gender. Women are more likely to develop a brain … not smoking. If your aneurysm is large or causing pain or other symptoms, though, or if you have had a previous …
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… often have heart rates of less than 60 beats a minute. In other people, bradycardia is a sign of a problem with the … daily routine. You may have blood tests to find out if another problem is causing your slow heart rate. How is … device that helps correct the slow heart rate. If another medical problem, such as hypothyroidism or an …
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… of your seat belt. If you still have trouble, ask your physiotherapist or occupational therapist to show you the best … of your seat belt. If you still have trouble, ask your physiotherapist or occupational therapist to show you the best …
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… don't cough or sneeze on you. You can spread the virus to others from 4 days before the rash starts until 4 days after … get plenty of rest and drink lots of fluids. Stay away from other people as much as you can so that you don't spread the … Outbreaks can easily occur. For instance, a person from another country may have measles and not know it yet. If that …
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… much iron, it can damage the liver and heart and lead to other diseases, such as diabetes and arthritis . … or subtle. So this disease is sometimes mistaken for another condition. Early symptoms include: Tiredness. … want to have your children tested to see if they have it. Other family members may also want to be tested. Talking to …
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… called primary Raynaud's.) Raynaud's may be a symptom of another disease, such as lupus , scleroderma , rheumatoid … restricts blood flow to the skin more than it needs to. Other triggers can include emotional stress and things that … you have Raynaud's. But your doctor may do a blood test or other tests to rule out diseases that may be causing your …