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… Interactive Tool: Are You Ready to Quit Smoking? On this page: What does this tool help you learn? What does your … your readiness to quit smoking. The tool uses the stages-of-change approach, which is based on research about … might slip up and avoiding those situations. It may take years before the temptation to smoke completely leaves and …
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… Ravi's Story: Coping With Back Pain and Depression On this page: Ravi's Story Ravi's Story Ravi thought he was coping … like I had powered through my back pain for the past 10 years." Ravi's doctor convinced him to take an … the worse my back feels." The counsellor made a guided imagery recording that Ravi could use to help him relax when …
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… Diverticulosis On this page: … don't have symptoms. You may have had diverticulosis for years by the time symptoms occur (if they do). Over time, … don't have symptoms. You may have had diverticulosis for years by the time symptoms occur (if they do). Over time, …
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… Intrauterine Device (IUD) Removal On this page: Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done Related … device (IUD) to prevent pregnancy for 2.5 to 10 years, depending on the type. Your doctor will remove your … device (IUD) to prevent pregnancy for 2.5 to 10 years, depending on the type. Your doctor will remove your …
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… HIV and Fatigue On this page: … you have HIV, especially if you have had the virus for many years. Being severely tired can affect your ability to work, … you have HIV, especially if you have had the virus for many years. Being severely tired can affect your ability to work, …
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… Birth Control Hormones: The Shot On this page: Overview Overview The shot is used to … control method that is right for you. What are the advantages of using the birth control shot? The shot is one of the … certain health problems or concerns. What are the disadvantages of using the birth control shot? The shot doesn't …
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… Complications of Ear Infections On this page: Overview Overview Complications … to moderate. Long-lasting hearing loss is rare. But some children may have problems learning to talk and understand … the middle ear. The major symptom is repeat or ongoing drainage of pus from the ear through a small hole in the eardrum. …
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… Epilepsy: Atonic Seizures On this page: Overview Overview An atonic … of generalized epilepsy that begins in early childhood. (Children with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome may also have tonic … or tonic seizures are likely to be injured when they fall. Children may have to wear helmets and restrict their …
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… helped with hearing aids, so I decided to get them. Sanjay, age 51 I talk on the phone a lot for my job. One day I … a volume control for the phone or use my other ear. Andria, age 59 My wife kept kidding me that I needed hearing aids … my ways. But I realized I was missing out on what my grandchildren were telling me. My friends encouraged me to give …
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… Clubfoot On this page: … problems as the child grows. But with early treatment most children born with clubfoot are able to lead a normal life. … a little closer toward a normal position each time. Some children have enough improvement that the only further …
