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… 3-year-olds: Follow two-part requests, such as "put your pyjamas in the hamper and your slippers in the closet." Learn new words quickly; know … Development Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Susan C. Kim MD - …
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… and other symptoms of a bladder or kidney infection, call your doctor. An ectopic pregnancy (tubal pregnancy or … such as preterm labour or abruptio placenta . Call your doctor for instructions if you have moderate to severe … Problems Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… or take a break from any activity that may be causing your pain or soreness. Ice. Apply an ice or cold pack right … or swelling in the area below the bandage. Talk to your doctor if you think you need to use a wrap for longer … Injuries Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… the effort. It can help the person you're caring for stay healthy and feel clean. Clothes and bed linens become soiled … the warmest temperature recommended on the labels. Take off your gloves and wash your hands right away after you handle the soiled clothes or …
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… to live. Plug openings and crevices into the house. Move your bed away from walls so spiders will be less likely to … and shoes for spiders before putting them on. Do not leave your child's toys outside. Consider spraying insecticides on … Bites Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… by the cataract, you may have noticeable improvement in your vision. Also, surgery may delay the progression of … time. If you have both glaucoma and cataracts, talk with your doctor about the benefits and risks of combined surgery … Glaucoma Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… through a medical history and physical examination. If your doctor suspects that you have subclinical … the decision to treat subclinical hypothyroidism, you and your doctor will talk about the benefits of treatment … Levothyroxine Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… The problems you have after a stroke depend on what part of your brain was affected and how much damage the stroke … body part. You may feel very tired. Speech and language. Your ability to speak, read, or write may be affected. Also, … Current as of: December 19, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… (allergy shots) is done very quickly to increase your tolerance to an allergen. There are different schedules … Shots are only available in a clinic that is far away from your home, and you can't come in once a week for months. You … Stings Current as of: February 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… fractures of the spine. The doctor will make a small cut in your back and insert a hollow needle or tube. When the … more than one vertebra is treated at the same time. Talk to your doctor about how this surgery compares with other … might have. Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Martin J. Gabica MD - …
