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… friends. This is information that online strangers can misuse. Talk about the danger of sites and apps that use direct messaging and video chat. This is often how … are online apps or controls that you don't know how to use, you could ask another parent or a friend for help. …
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… hormone analogue (GnRH-a) therapy may be used to shrink fibroids and the uterus. This may allow your doctor to use a smaller cut during the surgery. And it can also … are removed through a larger cut in the belly. The method used depends on the size, location, and number of fibroids. …
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… (also called coagulation therapy) is a medical procedure used to treat small- and medium-sized hemorrhoids. This … for internal hemorrhoids. During the procedure, the doctor uses a device that creates an intense beam of infrared light. Heat created by the infrared light causes scar tissue, which cuts off the blood supply to the …
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… But this is usually temporary. And it can have many causes, including infection, constipation, and the effects of … for you. Help you develop a schedule of regular bathroom use that fits your abilities. Suggest that you wear … clothing or a pad. Prescribe medicines, depending on the cause of your bladder problems. Some things you can do to …
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… most often on the person's unaffected side. Encourage use of the affected side by placing some objects (such as … glass of water) on that side, prompting the person to also use the affected side. Remind the person to pay attention to … the person may look at only one side of the environment, so use examples that get the person to look to both sides. For …
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… or mental response. Some stress is normal and even useful. Stress can help if you need to work hard or react … But if stress happens too often or lasts too long, it can cause health problems. What is the connection between stress … You have back pain, and you start to worry about it. This causes stress, and your back muscles begin to tense. Tense …
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… stay there forever. And other people could share or misuse them. Some people have lost jobs or university scholarships because of things they posted when they were young. Urge your … another trusted adult. Work with your child to make a media-use plan. It's important to get your child's input on a …
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… Push when I feel I need to (instinctively). I'd prefer to use the following position(s): __ Half lying down … on my side. __ Whatever feels best at the time. I'd like to use the following for pain management: __ Acupressure __ … pain medicine. I'll ask for it if I need it. If I decide to use medicine for pain, I prefer: __ Epidural anesthesia. __ …
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… Overview Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) is a procedure used to remove excess tissue in the throat to widen the … It may be very difficult to swallow during this time. Because of this, only 60% of those having the surgery say they … 1 Why It Is Done Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty is sometimes used to treat snoring in people so that their bed partner …
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… lying on a tropical beach? Guided imagery helps you use your imagination to take you to a calm, peaceful place. Because of the way the mind and body are connected, guided … written instructions) to lead you through the process. You use all of your senses in guided imagery. For example, if …
