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… the energy emitted by humans. NCITs offer a way to take your temperature without touching, unlike traditional … to learn how safely take a rectal temperature. Always wash your hands before and after taking your child’s temperature. For more information on hand …
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… and are breastfeeding, the cow's milk protein is passed to your baby. Cow's milk protein is also an ingredient in most … usually will be switched to a different kind of formula. If your baby has signs of a milk protein allergy, contact your baby's doctor. Lactose Intolerance …
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… medicines can make you feel light-headed or affect your balance. A few examples are: Antibiotics. Blood … a prescription or non-prescription medicine may be causing your light-headedness or vertigo, call your doctor. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: …
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… Overview When you use one part of your body in the same way over and over again, it can cause … an overuse injury. Overuse injuries happen when you stress your joints, muscles, or other tissues without allowing them … too much too soon. Doing intense exercise. Not varying your activity or exercise routine. Playing sports. Doing too …
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… a chart with three columns and as many rows you need for your exercises. The chart can help you see your progress in the level 1 and level 2 exercises for … how many times you did the exercise and whether you had your eyes open or closed. In the third column, write down …
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… that infect animals, you cannot catch these from your pet or any other animal.) As a rule, people can spread … fifth disease get a rash or feel sick. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor can diagnose fifth disease by doing a physical examination and asking questions about your medical history. The disease is easier to diagnose if …
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… there's nothing you have to do before this test, unless your doctor tells you to. How It Is Done A health … Results Each lab has a different range for what's normal. Your lab report should show the range that your lab uses for each test. The normal range is just a …
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… sugar. Mild high blood sugar You may have mild symptoms if your blood sugar levels are consistently higher than your target range. Some people may not notice any symptoms … odour. Loss of appetite, belly pain, and/or vomiting. If your blood sugar levels continue to rise, you may: Become …
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… is combined with conventional medical treatment. Talk with your doctor about any complementary health practice that you would like to try or are already using. Your doctor can help you manage your health better if they know about all of your health …
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… such as, "You must feel angry with Bobby for taking your toy." Encouraging the child to use language to express himself or herself. Say, "Use your words, don't bite." Teaching your child empathy, which is understanding and being …