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… specific to your needs. Consider the following when shopping for footwear: Try on shoes at the end of the day, when your feet are at their largest due to normal swelling. … risk of falling, ask your doctor what else to think about when you choose a shoe. When shopping for the right fit, …
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… stool. __ A squatting bar. __ A birthing tub or pool. When the time comes to push, I'd like to: __ Be coached on when to push and for how long. __ Push when I feel I need to (instinctively). I'd prefer to use the …
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… Your body goes into a "survival" mode. After the event, when you no longer need to act, your anger goes away. But if … your temper and may feel like harming others or yourself. When you have PTSD, you can get stuck in a "ready to act" … mode. Your anger is always there, just under the surface. When something bothers you, you may not think about the …
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… common form of work-related lung disease in many countries. When a person gets asthma as an adult, exposure at work is a likely cause. This type of asthma happens when a person is exposed to certain substances in the … medicines. What causes it? Occupational asthma happens when a person breathes in certain substances in the …
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… third trimesters of your pregnancy, you may notice times when your belly tightens and becomes firm to the touch and … They do not become more regular or stronger. Go away when you're active. (True labour pains may continue or increase during activity.) Are more noticeable when you rest. True labour pains tend to last longer, become …
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… PSA tests can help find some prostate cancers early, when the cancer may be easier to treat.A large study of … a problem if they had not been found through screening. But when they are found, they often get treated with surgery to … live longer. Some prostate cancers will be fatal no matter when they are found or how they are treated. FAQs What is …
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… Intermittent catheterization programs (ICPs) are often used when you have the ability to use a catheter yourself or … the catheter, do not force it. Stop, and call your doctor. When urine begins to flow, insert the catheter about 5 cm (2 in.) more into the penis. When the urine stops flowing, press your abdomen or tighten …
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… this can cause of ear infections Use only a light towel when cleaning your toddler's ears. Avoid using cotton swabs … very loud or soft voice Seems to have difficulty responding when called from across the room, even when he is being called about something interesting Shifts …
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… normal to get aches and pains in your hips and pelvic area when you're pregnant. Pregnancy hormones are relaxing your … pillow between your knees. This may help relieve pain. Rest when you can. When you rest, it may help to apply heat to the painful …
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… or carsickness. What causes it? You get motion sickness when one part of your balance-sensing system (your inner … odours and spicy foods. In a car To avoid motion sickness when you travel by car: Sit in the front seat. Don't read or watch TV or videos. In a plane When you travel by airplane: Ask for a seat near the wings. …
