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… and the membranes around the heart and brain. This can cause infections of the blood, muscles or lungs, and cause … tonsils, swollen lymph nodes in the neck, white or yellow patches at the back of the throat and, in children, … an infected person are at higher risk of getting infected. However, most infections occur from contact with those whose …
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… outbreak 8,096 people became sick with SARS and 774 died. How is SARS spread? Like most respiratory illnesses, SARS is … does not appear to spread from a mother to her baby at birth. What are the symptoms? The main symptoms are a fever, … As a precaution, though, the U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that people who have …
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… intercourse, lower belly pain, and changes to your period. How are they diagnosed? If you see your doctor for pelvic … causes severe pain. Your doctor may suggest that you take birth control pills, which stop ovulation. This may prevent new …
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… Although asthma is a lifelong disease, treatment can help control it and help you stay healthy. What causes asthma? … symptoms every day. Or you may have something in between. How often you have symptoms can also change. When you have … newly diagnosed asthma in early adulthood: A longitudinal birth-cohort study. Lancet , 372(9643): 1058–1064. Etzel RA …
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… "TIH-nee-uh VER-sih-kuh-ler") is a fungal infection that causes many small, flat spots on the skin. The spots may form patches, usually on parts of the upper body like the chest … colour. The patches often have fine scales and may itch. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor often can tell if you have …
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… Overview Health Tools Prenatal Visits and Tests Testing For Birth Defects Health and Nutrition Body Changes Baby … partner and with your doctor if you have concerns about how you're feeling. Health Tools Health Tools help you make … your lower pelvic muscles. They may help prevent urine control problems (incontinence) after childbirth. In …
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… to your baby. Your diabetes will put your baby at risk for birth defects. This is especially true if you don't keep … For example, it can cause your baby to be very large. How can you prepare for a healthy pregnancy? It's important … of moderate to vigorous exercise each week. Exercise helps control your blood sugar. It also helps you stay at a …
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… palsy (CP) is a problem that makes it hard for a child to control movement. It's caused by injury to the brain. Usually this injury happens before birth. The brain injury that causes CP doesn't get worse … In others, symptoms aren't clear until early childhood. How is it diagnosed? The doctor will do a physical …
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… decide which things are urgent and which can wait. Learning how to manage your time, activities, and commitments can be … parts to time management: prioritize tasks and activities, control procrastination, and manage commitments. How can you … a major problem, such as paying the electric bill today because your electricity will be turned off tomorrow. Many …
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… (FSH) Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results … is produced by the pituitary gland . In women, FSH helps control the menstrual cycle and the production of eggs by … You may be asked to stop taking medicines (including birth control pills) that contain estrogen or progesterone …
