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… in Children: Treating Low Blood Sugar Actionset Overview If your child takes insulin or certain diabetes pills that … may get too low at times. Low blood sugar may happen if your child: Takes too much insulin or other diabetes … help arrives. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
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… you're feeling stressed, it can make it hard to maintain a healthy relationship. Here are some ideas on how to cope. Be open about your feelings. Try not to bottle up your feelings. Let your partner know if you're scared, sad, …
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… all the time, not just when you have back pain. Keep your back in the neutral position—not too curved and not too … breaks to stretch and restore the neutral position of your back. When lifting, lift with your legs, not your back. … and Injuries Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… Getting back to work with back pain depends on what your day is usually like. But there are some basics that apply to everyone. Moving keeps your back muscles strong, which can help your back. And … Back Pain Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… to manage menstrual bleeding. You insert a menstrual cup in your vagina to collect menstrual flow. Then you remove it to … With some brands of cups, you may have to rotate the cup in your vagina so it forms a seal to collect your menstrual … a cotton bag. Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Elizabeth T. Russo MD - …
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… activities. If you have heart failure , you may find that your symptoms make it difficult to do things like cook, … limitations in various ways. For example, you can rearrange your kitchen to make cooking easier or put a stool in your … have an active sex life. You can ask your doctor if you are healthy enough for sex . Talk with your doctor if you have …
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… Overview A dilated eye examination lets your eye doctor see the back of your eye ( retina ). It's usually done as part of a regular … Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… Tube Feeding: Living With a Feeding Tube Actionset Overview Your body needs nutrition to stay strong and help you live a healthy life. If you're unable to eat, or if you have an … need a feeding tube. The tube is surgically inserted into your stomach and is used to give food, liquids, and …
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… Proper Sitting for a Healthy Back On this page: Overview Overview Slouching puts stress on your lower back. Slumping or slouching on its own may not … bad posture can make pain worse. When you sit, keep your shoulders back and down, chin back, belly in, and your
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… this page: Overview Overview Crying is your baby's first way of communicating with you. This is how … or a diaper rash can cause a baby to cry. Once your baby's need is met, the crying usually stops. However, … not stop. Then you can be with your baby in a loving and healthy way. How can you soothe a crying baby? Over time, …