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… cancer means eating enough to prevent weight loss and keep your strength up. Cancer and cancer treatments can make it harder for your body to get what it needs from the food you eat. And … people who have cancer may be very different from normal healthy eating guidelines. Visit the Canadian Cancer …
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… tiny tube that puts pain medicine directly into the area in your back around your spinal cord. This area is called the epidural space. An … (VBAC) Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… not alone. But there may be some things you can do for yourself to make it easier to get a good night's sleep, especially if your symptoms are mild. How can you make changes to sleep … you sleep. Current as of: November 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… Sweating. Nausea. Fainting. Pale skin. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask you questions about your symptoms, medical history, lifestyle, and family … Pressure Current as of: December 19, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… don't have enough support. This can happen when you wear your shoes too long and they wear out. Run or walk on a … you first notice the pain, it may just be at the start of your workout and feel like a dull ache or soreness. If left … Non-Injury Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… You can get swimmer's ear when bacteria or fungus grows in your ear canal. This happens when water, sand, or other … ear, and a yellowish or brownish discharge from the ear. Your ear canal may be swollen. In severe cases, the outer … in the Ear Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
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… contractions During the second and third trimesters of your pregnancy, you may notice times when your belly tightens and becomes firm to the touch and then … Pregnancy Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… site, the stage and grade of the cancer, and the amount of healthy tissue that is affected during treatment. Damage to … are common with radiation therapy. The skin in the area of your body that is getting radiation may turn red and tender, … during radiation therapy. And you should check with your doctor before using any deodorants, lotions, or creams …
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… is spondylolisthesis? In spondylolisthesis, one bone in your back ( vertebra ) slides forward over the bone below … spine ( lumbosacral area). In some cases, this may lead to your spinal cord or nerve roots being squeezed. This can … Back Pain Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… Overview Overview In the first month, your doctor will pay close attention to your baby's increasing weight, length, and head … weeks after birth. With time they will gain that cute and healthy baby look. Don't be alarmed if your newborn has: An …
