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… lab. But they also can be done with portable equipment you use at home. Common sleep studies The most common sleep … thinks that you may have shift work sleep disorder or another problem with your body's internal clock ( circadian … naps on the day of your test. Tell your doctor about any drugs you are taking. You may be asked to stop taking …
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… a hormone released from the pituitary gland in the brain. During pregnancy, oxytocin causes labour contractions to begin. Oxytocin also is released …
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… and Your Recovery Concerns of the Caregiver Preventing Another Stroke Medicines for Stroke Prevention Related … and whole grains. Limit sodium and sugar. If you drink alcohol, try to drink less. Your risk of harm from alcohol … you. If you think you may have a problem with alcohol or drug use, talk to your doctor. Get vaccinated against …
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… (tachycardia) that starts after you stand up. This can cause symptoms such as dizziness or weakness. What causes it? … certain triggers such as a viral illness, a surgery, or pregnancy. What are the symptoms? Soon after you stand up, … worse. These include heat, menstrual cycle, dehydration, alcohol, exercise, and standing for a long time. When you …
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… is a blood test that may be done at 15 to 22 weeks of pregnancy. It's used to look for possible problems with your baby. The quad … Estriol (uE3). This is a form of estrogen that increases during pregnancy. It's made in large amounts by the …
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… Care of Yourself When Your Child Has ADHD ADHD: Tests for Other Disorders Adolescent Sensory and Motor Development … Advance Care Planning for Your Child Aggression in Youth Alcohol Effects on a Fetus Amblyopia Ashkenazi Jewish … Kids Handle Peer Pressure Helping Your Child Avoid Tobacco, Drugs, and Alcohol Helping Your Child Build a Healthy Body …
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… foot and mouth disease? Hand, foot and mouth disease is caused by enteroviruses. It’s most common in children under 10 … you or your child drink enough liquids to stay hydrated. Other complications such as meningitis (an infection of the … weeks in the bowels of an infected person and can be spread during that time. Pregnant people who become infected with …
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… root . This slipping is called spondylolisthesis . It can cause back or buttock pain and pain that runs from the lower … can weaken this part of a vertebra and lead to fractures or other damage. Treatment for spondylolisthesis begins with … doctor may suggest using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or acetaminophen. Physiotherapy may help to …
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… Overview A thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) blood test is used to check for thyroid gland problems. TSH is produced … (T4) are needed for normal growth of the brain, especially during the first 3 years of life. A baby whose thyroid gland … hypothyroidism is due to a damaged thyroid gland or some other cause (such as a problem with the pituitary gland or …
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… feedings. If needed, you can use a syringe, a cup, or some other device to feed breast milk to your baby. If you aren't … to your baby in breast milk. If you breastfeed, don't take drugs. And it's best to avoid alcohol. Before you take any kind of medicine or natural …