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… have may help your doctor find the cause of your pain. Pain when resting doesn't get worse with motion or standing. This … or it awakens you from sleep. Pain with movement gets worse when you move the hip or leg, but not when you stand or bear weight. This type of pain is most …
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… have any symptoms, and do not know they have it. However, when present, the most common symptoms are: Pain in the … vagina Having to urinate more often Pain or burning feeling when urinating Lower back pain Nausea or vomiting What are … condoms: Check the condom package for damage. Do not use a damaged condom Check the expiry date. Do not use a condom …
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… than in children. Many women have heartburn every day when they're pregnant. That's because the growing uterus … from minor to serious. Causes of heartburn Heartburn occurs when food and stomach juices back up (reflux) into the … and sleeping pills. A hiatal hernia . It occurs when a small portion of the stomach pushes upward through …
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… is pushed in. The ear canal may become blocked (impacted) when you try to clean the ear with cotton swabs, bobby pins, … is the feeling that you or your surroundings are moving when there is no actual movement. It may feel like spinning, … Cold fluid can cause pain and dizziness. Remove the wax. When the wax is loose and soft, all that's usually needed to …
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… cause stress that can have long-term effects. What happens when a child has had ACEs? ACEs are common. By adulthood, … of physical changes that can happen in a child's body when they have ongoing stress. It may also be because of … or be sexual with them in some way. Someone gives consent when they know exactly what they are being asked to do, and …
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… blow, a penetrating injury, or a fall. Or they may occur when you twist, jerk, jam, or bend a limb abnormally. Pain … care. They include: Bruises ( contusions ). They occur when small blood vessels under the skin tear or rupture, … rupture. Broken bones ( fractures ). A break may occur when a bone is twisted, struck directly, or used to brace …
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… ) as the stool is pushed through the anus . It should stop when the constipation is controlled. Constipation can also … can also mean pain that comes and goes even if it's severe when it's there. Mild pain (1 to 4) : You notice the pain, … a piece of fruit for a mid-afternoon snack. Use the toilet when you feel the urge. Or when you can, schedule time each …
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… vitamin B12 or folate . An enlarged spleen . What happens when you have it? When you have neutropenia, you can get infections easily … or mouth sores, vaginal drainage or itching, diarrhea, pain when you urinate, and a need to urinate often. How is …
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… a lot of pollution relative to their weight. Use care when you take your young child outdoors, especially for physical activities. When children exercise, they breathe more heavily than … in the summer and on days where smog may develop. On days when air is stagnant and temperatures reach over 32°C (90°F) …