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… has a certain birth defect. It can't tell you for sure that your baby has a problem. If the test result is "positive," it means that your baby is more likely to have that birth defect. So your doctor may want you to have a diagnostic test to make …
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… page: Overview Overview If you pass your due date and your labour does not start on its own, your doctor may want to try to start (induce) labour. Your …
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… and learn you are pregnant, make a treatment plan with your doctor right away. If you are being treated for depression and are planning a pregnancy, talk to your doctor ahead of time. You may be able to taper off of antidepressant medicine before your pregnancy, to see how you feel during your first …
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… evidence to tell us if drinking alcohol actually helps your heart. If you drink alcohol, limit how much you drink. … do not drink alcohol, do not start drinking to try to lower your risk of coronary artery disease. You have many other options that can lower your risk. These options include a healthy diet, exercise, …
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… There are many ways you can add physical activity to your healthy lifestyle, no matter your age or activity level. Ask us your physical activity question. Physical activity related …
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… Endovascular aortic aneurysm repair fixes an aneurysm in your aorta. An aneurysm is a weak or bulging part of a vein or artery. Your aorta is a large artery. It carries blood from your heart through your belly to the rest of your body. If …
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… Tetanus is also called "lockjaw" because muscle spasms in your jaw make it hard to open your mouth. Tetanus also causes seizures and makes it hard … symptoms often begin with a headache and trouble opening your mouth (lockjaw). You also may have trouble swallowing …
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… important to know the symptoms of trouble breathing. Follow your asthma action plan to know what to do. When you have trouble breathing, your symptoms may be mild, moderate, or severe. Symptoms of … Tiring quickly when you talk or eat. You may have to catch your breath while eating. Using your belly muscles to help …
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… erection problems (erectile dysfunction). Doing these with your partner may help you relax and focus more on the … some pleasant music, turn off the phone, and concentrate on your partner. Try these steps over the course of several … step only when both partners are ready. Start by caressing your partner without touching any part of the genitals. …
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… and a mineral. It helps keep the right mix of fluids in your body. It also helps keep your heart beating normally and your nerves and muscles working as they should. What causes …
