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Medical tests
… It Feels Risks Results Test Overview Your pulse is the rate at which your heart beats. Your pulse … or a hard blood vessel may be caused by heart disease or another problem. As your heart pumps blood through your body, … wrist, below your thumb. Gently place 2 fingers of your other hand on this artery. Do not use your thumb because it …
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… with weight loss. The surgery limits the amount of food your stomach can hold. This can help you eat less and feel … bypass surgery have similar weight loss and improvements in other health conditions, such as diabetes. Both gastric … back if you don't follow your eating and lifestyle plan. Another risk is dumping syndrome. It causes nausea, weakness, …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Your health care provider may request that you have one or … decades with no confirmed health risks for the baby or the mother. Ultrasound is not an X-ray and does not use ionizing … care provider will provide regular physical assessment and other screening tests to monitor you and your baby’s health …
Medical tests
… (CVS) is a test that can find certain problems with your fetus . These include many diseases that run in … You have already had a child who has Down syndrome or another chromosome problem. Other tests suggest that your chance of having a baby with a …
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… the surgery. The doctor will separate the upper part of your stomach from the rest of your stomach. This forms a … surgery if you don't follow your eating and lifestyle plan. Other risks from a gastric bypass (also called a Roux-en-Y … surgery if you don't follow your eating and lifestyle plan. Other risks from a gastric bypass (also called a Roux-en-Y …
Healthy eating
… medications you may need to limit the amount of potassium your diet. Speak to your health care provider for advice on how much potassium … light, canned 75 g (2½ oz) 134 Egg, whole, large 1 57 Other foods Serving size Potassium (mg) Salt substitute, …
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… Basics What is breast engorgement? Breast engorgement means your breasts are painfully overfull of milk. This usually occurs when a mother makes more milk than her baby uses. Your breasts may … with a lactation consultant . This is someone who helps mothers learn to breastfeed. What are the symptoms? Symptoms …
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… exercises. You can also try techniques that help you relax your jaw muscles. Exercise Try a gentle exercise to restore … strengthen the jaw muscles. Your doctor, dentist, or physiotherapist can recommend additional exercises. Do not do … strengthen the jaw muscles. Your doctor, dentist, or physiotherapist can recommend additional exercises. Do not do …
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… progress, you may be able to do some of the exercises on your own. If you are concerned about falling, always have … If you begin to fall, you may use them for support. Put your feet together and your arms to your side. Hold this position for 30 seconds. …
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… it means that the baby is having trouble breathing. If your baby was born early, the lungs may not be not strong … might be caused by an infection, such as pneumonia. Or your baby may just need a little extra time getting used to … the uterus. The doctor and nurses will do tests and watch your baby closely to find the cause of the problem. Your …
