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… Harmful Noise Levels On this page: Overview Overview The effects of … to warning signs that a sound might be damaging to your hearing. A sound may be harmful if: You have trouble … or hearing others talk over the sound. The sound makes your ears hurt. Your ears are ringing after hearing the …
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… Umbilical Cord Blood Donation and Private Banking On this page: Overview Overview Umbilical cord … recommend banking cord blood on the slight chance that your baby will need stem cells someday. If your baby were to need stem cells, the cells would probably …
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… Swallowed Air On this page: Overview Overview Swallowing air … often swallow air during feeding. It is important to burp your baby during and after feeding. Swallowed air may cause … following tips can help you prevent swallowing air. Take your time when you eat and drink. You are more likely to …
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… Night Eating Syndrome On this page: … diagnosed? To find out if you have night eating syndrome, your doctor will ask questions about your medical history and eating patterns. Night eating …
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… Rye Grass Pollen Extract On this page: Treatment Overview Risks Treatment … natural health products are not used long-term. Talk with your doctor about any natural health products that you would like to try or are already using. Your doctor can help you manage your health better if he or …
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… Disease: Pulse and Blood Pressure Measurement On this page: Overview Overview Pulse and blood … can keep track of how a person's pulse changes over time. Your doctor uses a number system to rate your pulse. Your doctor will listen to your pulse with a …
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… Eclampsia (Seizures) and Pre-Eclampsia On this page: Overview Overview … the first 48 hours after delivery. If you have eclampsia, your doctor will give you medicine (such as magnesium … to prevent a seizure from happening again and to control your blood pressure. The doctor will wait until your health …
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… Nerve Block for Pain Relief On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … relieves pain by interrupting how pain signals are sent to your brain. It is done by injecting a substance, such as … If you achieve good pain relief from the local anesthetic, your doctor may inject a nerve block, such as alcohol or …
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… Water Having water that is safe to drink is essential to your health and survival during a long emergency. Knowing how to purify water can help you if your regular water supply becomes contaminated or if you are … and at some drugstores. Follow the instructions on the package. Purification tablets are not as effective as boiling or …
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… HIV Infection in Health Professionals On this page: Overview Overview Health professionals are … can help you weigh the pros and cons of treatment to reduce your chances of getting HIV. Treatment recommendations … and what you were exposed to. If you do have treatment, your treatment should start as soon as possible after …
