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… This is because smoking affects the baby's heart rate and movements. You may be asked to drink water or other liquids … This is because smoking affects the baby's heart rate and movements. You may be asked to drink water or other liquids …
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… it may be a sign of another problem. You see any changes in bowel habits. These may include changes in how often you have a bowel movement, the colour and size of your stools, and how … it may be a sign of another problem. You see any changes in bowel habits. These may include changes in how often you …
Medications
… one in the morning and one in the evening, and after each bowel movement or as directed by your doctor. Unwrap the … Remain lying down for a few minutes, and avoid having a bowel movement for at least 1 hour. Dosage is based on your … provincial poison control center. Notes To maintain normal bowel function and reduce the risk of hemorrhoids, eat a …
Medications
… It may also be used to clean out the intestines before a bowel examination/surgery. Bisacodyl is known as a stimulant … It may take 6 to 12 hours before this medication causes a bowel movement. Tell your doctor if your condition lasts or … or unexplained stomach/abdominal pain) a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts for longer than 2 weeks bleeding …
Medical tests
… taken at different times and from different views. A small bowel follow-through may be done right away after this test … drain the stomach contents. If you are having the small bowel follow-through after the upper GI series, you'll need to wait between X-rays. The entire small bowel follow-through examination takes up to 6 hours, so …
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… are often damaged. You may see a bulge in the skin. In some babies, the skin is open and the nerves are exposed. What … may not be able to move those parts of the body. Bladder or bowel problems, such as leaking urine or having a hard time … day to prevent infection and kidney damage. To help prevent bowel problems, parents usually begin working with the …
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… is when kernicterus becomes a concern. It may be that some babies have health problems that make them more likely to … not respond to touching or does not startle from sudden movements, and never seems to fully wake up. A very … Movement problems. A baby may develop slow and uncontrolled movements or random, jerky movements. Hearing loss or …
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… Traveller's diarrhea is frequent, loose, or watery bowel movements usually from eating or drinking contaminated foods … E. coli (ETEC). These bacteria are found in the bowel movements (stool) of infected people. People who use …
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… to the abdomen, back, or lower spine can prevent normal bowel movements. Home treatment is not appropriate for rectal … to the abdomen, back, or lower spine can prevent normal bowel movements. Home treatment is not appropriate for …
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… It also may grow on the outside surface of the uterus, the bowels, or other organs in the belly. These growths are … In some cases, the problem can affect how well your bowels, bladder, or other organs work. Pain from implants … cause constant pain or pain during sex, exercise, or bowel movements. Symptoms often get better during pregnancy and …