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… the rash may not appear at all, or it may look different in adults Some people may only have pain in their joints, … feet or knees and no other symptoms. This is more common in adults, especially women. The joint pain usually lasts one … while pregnant do not have an increased risk of birth defects. If you are at risk of serious complications from …
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… test can also be done as part of a screening test for birth defects. The amount that hCG goes up early in pregnancy can … Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening Tests for Birth Defects? Why It Is Done A test for human chorionic … molar pregnancy. See if there is a greater chance of birth defects such as Down syndrome. The test is done with other …
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… the chance that the baby may have certain problems or birth defects. Health Tools Health Tools help you make wise health … Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening Tests for Birth Defects? Why It Is Done A test for estrogen is done to: Help find fetal birth defects (especially Down syndrome ) during pregnancy. When …
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… Overview Aortic valve replacement gives you a new aortic heart valve. The new valve may be mechanical or made of … to keep blood flowing in the proper direction through your heart. When the aortic valve does not close properly (aortic … (aortic valve stenosis), blood does not flow through the heart the right way. You will be asleep during the surgery. …
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… affect your health. How does sleep affect your health? Most adults do best when they get 7 to 8 hours of sleep each day. … For example: You may feel pain more easily. Your risk for heart disease is higher. Your immune system has a harder … sleep. The symptoms can wake you up, disturbing your sleep. Heart failure. Many people with heart failure have trouble …
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… Overview Caring for a Child Who Has ADHD Self-Care for Adults Who Have ADHD Medicines … squirm, fidget, or run around at the wrong times. Teens and adults often feel restless and fidgety. They aren't able to … it hard for them to play with other children. Teens and adults may make quick decisions that have a long-term impact …
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… you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer attention to … such as diabetes, cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease, and congenital heart disease. Steroid medicines, which are used …
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… do if I have symptoms of infection? Should everyone who had heart surgery, heart transplant or lung transplant surgery receive … however, the chances of getting this infection after heart surgery, heart transplant or lung transplant surgery …
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… at high risk. Infants and Children School Age Children Adults, Seniors and Individuals at High Risk Routine … program. Additional immunizations are recommended for adults, seniors and those deemed high risk. The vaccines … immunization rates in B.C. Vaccines recommended for adults in B.C. For a list of vaccines recommend for adults …
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… baby within past 3 months Could you be having symptoms of a heart attack ? If you're having a heart attack, there are several areas where you may feel … you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If …
