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… Unplanned Weight Loss On this page: Overview Overview What is unplanned … medicines and emotional stress and anxiety. In older adults, memory problems such as dementia can lead to … butter. Use it in a sandwich, or spread it on bread, bagels, bananas, or celery. When should you call the doctor? …
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… Monitoring Asthma Treatment On this page: Overview Overview The severity of … for small children. It usually can be done with children older than 4 years. You can monitor your lung function at … Asthma in Children Asthma in Teenagers and Adults Current as of: November 14, 2022 …
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… positions for breastfeeding. Modified cradle position Image The cross cradle hold, or modified cradle hold, is where … and your baby are learning to breastfeed. Football hold Image The underarm (or football) position is where your baby … of your nipple. This positon is often most useful for an older baby who is breastfeeding well. Side-lying Image The …
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… burn off the wart. Or you can have the wart cut out (curettage). If these treatments don't work, your doctor can try … Pain. Scarring. Infection. Pigment changes. Nerve damage. Why might your doctor recommend treatment for warts? … through the tip of a needle to burn off your warts. Curettage: Your doctor numbs the area around your warts and then …
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… as infection or clotting of the dialysis access . Encourage you to talk with your loved ones about end-of-life goals … around the dialysis access that can lead to a bowel blockage, but this is rare. Problems linked to hemodialysis may … of not feeling good and want to die comfortably. Georgia, age 81 I've had family members receive dialysis because of …
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… about my insomnia and decided to try sleeping pills. Liz, age 45 I kept many bad habits I had picked up in college. I … and limit how much alcohol and coffee I drink. Alejandro, age 25 I used to worry about not going to sleep at night. So … for a short time to help me get the rest I need. Chris, age 33 I have several health problems and have started …
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… you can't stay on the diet, you may end up feeling discouraged and give up on trying to change your eating habits. … follow a diet plan if I'm going to make this work. Dennis, age 29 I've tried dieting to lose weight before. It always … in the way I eat instead of doing a temporary diet. Sue, age 45 I've tried to lose weight on my own. But it is too …
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… and my baby more if I did not take antidepressants. Cindy, age 27 I was sailing along with my pregnancy, doing great, … beautiful baby girl without taking antidepressants. Fala, age 19 I had always thought that if you had depression and … under control, and I had a healthy baby boy. Nathalie, age 32 I had a bout of depression when I was 18 and was on …
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… restore a normal heart rate when certain problems have damaged the heart's electrical system , which normally keeps … My doctor says a pacemaker could help me feel better. Jack, age 66 My doctor says my heart rate is slow. But I can still … I'll keep taking my medicine and following my diet. Serena, age 55 I get dizzy sometimes, and my doctor says I have a …
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… Butalbital/Aspirin/Caffeine - Oral On this page: Uses Other Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions … Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Pronunciation: bue-TAL-bi-tal/AS-pir-in/KAF-een Common … a doctor about Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of …
