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… are present in plaque, a clear, sticky substance that your mouth produces. What are the symptoms? Healthy gums are pink and firm, fit snugly around the teeth, … easily. When you have gum disease, you may see changes to your gums. There are two types of gum disease: gingivitis …
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… include runny nose, cough, and fever. After a few days, your child may experience shortness of breath and/or … infants may cause a noticeably increased breathing rate. If your child has heart disease or was born prematurely, call … Infection Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Susan C. Kim MD - …
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… Sickle Cell Disease: Preventing Problems and Staying Healthy On this page: Overview Overview … some things you can do to help prevent problems when you or your child has sickle cell disease . Make and follow a plan for how to treat pain. Work with your doctor to make a plan that includes instructions on how …
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… Works Risks Treatment Overview A filling is a material that your dentist uses to fill a cavity after the dentist removes any tooth decay . To fill a tooth, your dentist will numb (freeze) the area, drill out the … Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… Risks Surgery Overview Rhinoplasty is surgery to reshape your nose. It can be done to improve your appearance, fix a birth defect, or help you breathe … you wanted. Current as of: April 13, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… supply of oxygen and nutrients needed for the heart to stay healthy and work as it should. Supply and demand The coronary arteries regulate the supply of blood to your heart muscle depending on how much oxygen your heart needs at the time. This is shown by: The number …
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… and diarrhea. Trouble sleeping and feeling anxious. Keeping your attention focused. Symptoms can range from mild to … feel better. How is it diagnosed? To learn what is causing your symptoms, your doctor may: Ask about your symptoms, … Doctor Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… like a large bandage. The outer part of the patch sticks to your skin, while the inner part presses against your skin and slowly releases nicotine into your skin. … Smoking Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… have: No pain or discomfort at all. Pressure down low in your pelvis. Low backache or cramping. Change in vaginal … light spotting. If you have any of these symptoms, call your doctor or midwife right away. Symptoms sometimes start … Pregnancy Adaptation Date: 9/19/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC …
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… Speech and language lessons start in the uterus, where your unborn baby hears and responds to familiar voices. After birth, your newborn learns language by listening to the basic and … Development Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Susan C. Kim MD - …