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… may be itchy. Bed bugs usually bite exposed parts of the body (not covered by clothes), such as the face, neck, arms … bed bugs? Look for the following signs: Bite marks on your body, particularly around your face, neck, arms and hands … and other items that come in close contact with your body. The staining is from their feces and the blood from …
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… exposed to certain particles in the air (allergens). Your body's defence system (immune system) overreacts to certain … a blood test can measure the level of antibodies that your body makes in response to certain allergens. These tests can … that have a small amount of certain allergens in them. Your body "gets used to" the allergen, so you react less to it …
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… medicine. It lowers the amount of thyroid hormone in your body. Graves' disease is the most common cause of … This usually leads to hypothyroidism, which means that your body makes too little thyroid hormone. When you have … hormone. Thyroid hormones control your metabolism —how your body turns food into energy—and they influence your heart …
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… the time of menopause. Or if your ovaries were removed during a hysterectomy (oophorectomy), you may have vaginal … area. Talk with your doctor if you have any problems during intercourse after a hysterectomy. If you have other … the time of menopause. Or if your ovaries were removed during a hysterectomy (oophorectomy), you may have vaginal …
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… or her health professional about what the options are. Make changes in the medicine routine only after consulting with the health professional. And keep records about these changes and their effects. Ask how the person is doing with … or her health professional about what the options are. Make changes in the medicine routine only after consulting with …
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… activities, such as skateboarding or cheerleading. These changes may make you feel like you're being rejected. But … activities, such as skateboarding or cheerleading. These changes may make you feel like you're being rejected. But …
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… or cooking Separates from you for brief periods of time Changes food likes and dislikes often Enjoys familiar places … and look at pictures that focus on emotions Talk about changes in routines Other social and emotional milestones …
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… had a baby with craniosynostosis and are planning another pregnancy, you may want to talk to your doctor about genetic … had a baby with craniosynostosis and are planning another pregnancy, you may want to talk to your doctor about genetic …
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… your immune system stay strong, which in turn may help your body fight HIV. Knowing the best way to nourish your body will help keep it strong and allow your HIV medicines … your immune system stay strong, which in turn may help your body fight HIV. Knowing the best way to nourish your body …
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… Information Overview HIV does not survive well outside the body. HIV cannot be spread from one person to another in any … prolonged and can involve contact with an infected person's body fluids, so it is even less likely to be spread in other … content . … Overview HIV does not survive well outside the body. HIV cannot be spread from one person to another in any …
