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… useful resources and strategies below to support you when your baby's crying causes feelings of frustration or … interactions. For example, gently bouncing an infant on your knee, sudden stops in a car, or going over bumps in a … problems Death How can I protect my baby from SBS? If your baby's crying is frustrating or making you angry, take …
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… of stem uses a combination of cement and porous coating. Your doctor may use regional anesthesia . This means you … during surgery. Which type of anesthesia you get depends on your doctor and your overall health. Your doctor might also … clots. It usually takes a few months to get back to full activity. After you recover from surgery, you may have much …
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… lumbar spinal stenosis by asking about the history of your symptoms, doing a physical examination, and using … may include an MRI, CT scan, and X-rays. The tests can help your doctor be sure you have stenosis or can rule out other … getting physiotherapy. Exercise and changing the way you do your activities may also help. Steroid injections to reduce …
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… blood does not clot properly. This usually happens because your body does not have enough of a certain kind of clotting … are used to help deliver the baby. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor may ask about your medical history and your family's medical history. You …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about … disease, and nerve damage. Losing weight and increasing activity, along with taking diabetes medicine other than …
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… cope with a strong temptation to smoke is to quickly remove yourself from the situation that is causing the temptation. … an important reason for leaving. When you cannot remove yourself from a difficult situation, or when the temptation … that will help you cope with the temptation. Use some activity to distract yourself for about 20 minutes. Do …
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… may be making it hard to work and manage many of your daily activities. But don't give up. There are lots of things you can do to adapt to low vision and make your life easier and safer. You can adapt your home by making changes to lighting, using contrast in …
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… 1 to 2 days after the procedure. Carefully follow all of your doctor's instructions after you've had an abortion. If … get instructions, follow this general advice. Do not rinse your vagina with fluids (douche). This could increase your risk of infections that can lead to pelvic inflammatory …
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… you work nights or rotating shifts, taking good care of yourself can be a challenge. It's common to feel "off," … routine. The following tips may help you make some changes. Your doctor may recommend things for you to try. You can … regular exercise routine. But you can try to get some extra activity at work. Take a walk during your breaks. If you …
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… "thin." Actually, a healthy weight is a weight that lowers your risk for health problems. It's more about healthy … Eating Child Who Is Overweight: Evaluating Nutrition and Activity Patterns Child Who Is Overweight: Medical Evaluation Choosing a Weight-Loss Program Dawn's Story: From Dieting to …
