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… Your doctor will also ask questions about your past health and do a physical examination. In some cases, you may … Age 11 and Younger Diarrhea, Age 12 and Older Travel Health Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… neglect may include: Dehydration. Malnutrition. Untreated health problems. Pressure ulcers. Poor personal hygiene. … report elder abuse or to get help, contact your provincial health authority. Bruises and Blood … Abuse Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… and prescription medicines you take. How It Is Done A health professional uses a needle to take a blood sample, … doctor will also look at your results based on your age, health, and other factors. A value that isn't in the normal … the Doctor Current as of: September 8, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… minutes before the blood sample is drawn. How It Is Done A health professional uses a needle to take a blood sample, … doctor will also look at your results based on your age, health, and other factors. A value that isn't in the normal … the Doctor Current as of: September 8, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… levels are highest in the early morning. How It Is Done A health professional uses a needle to take a blood sample, … doctor will also look at your results based on your age, health, and other factors. A value that isn't in the normal … the Doctor Current as of: September 8, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… likely to be able to deal with adversity and setbacks in a healthy way. Validating your child's emotions It's important … things. Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Andrew Littlefield PhD - Psychology, Behavioral Health Donald Sproule MDCM, CCFP - Family Medicine Current …
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… But here's the good news: The things you're doing to stay healthy with diabetes also help your heart and blood vessels. That means eating healthy foods, quitting smoking, getting exercise, and staying at a healthy weight. What increases your risk? When you have …
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… you may already have—by taking a few simple steps. Many health conditions and diseases make you more likely to get carpal tunnel symptoms. But if you exercise, stay at a healthy weight, control other health conditions such as arthritis and diabetes, and avoid …
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… pain when safer options don't help. Opioids don't cure a health problem. But they may help you manage the pain and … You keep using, even though you know it is causing health problems. You need more and more of the opioids to … Back Pain Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… area. Child Safety: Preventing Drowning Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …