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… to check whether a newborn baby has the enzyme needed to use phenylalanine in their body. Phenylalanine is an amino … each parent. The blood sample for PKU is usually taken from your baby's heel (called a heel stick). The test is done in … Ask the Doctor Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
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… Types of Domestic Abuse On this page: Overview Overview If … help, and memorize the phone number. Be careful online too. Your online activity may be seen by others. Do not use your … Abuse Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… training will give you numbing medicine. It's given near your spinal cord and the nerves around it. You may get this … surgery on your lower belly, hips, or legs. It can also be used to help control pain after a procedure. Epidural … or pain. Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… Each woman's experience is different. Together, you and your partner can connect emotionally and physically by … important to you. You will have more energy when you become used to having a new baby and are healed, more rested, and … Delivery Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… Overview Endoscopic therapy is the method most commonly used to treat active variceal bleeding in the esophagus. … might be repeated every 2 to 4 weeks for 3 to 4 sessions. Your doctor will check the varices regularly. Endoscopic … Cirrhosis Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… treatment for varicose veins . (Ablation means a doctor uses heat to damage tissue. This makes scar tissue form. The … treatment, you may wear compression bandages or stockings. Your doctor will tell you how long to wear them. To follow … 30, 2022. Current as of: December 19, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… behavioural therapy for eating disorders, you learn: About your illness, its symptoms, and how to predict when symptoms … handle daily problems differently. What To Expect You can use your cognitive behavioural skills throughout your life. … food, eating, and body image. It's also done to support healthy eating habits and prevent relapse. How Well It Works …
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… thrust (or Heimlich-type) assist, another person pushes on your belly to help you cough. This is done while you are … If you're in a wheelchair, be sure to set the brakes and use the seat belt. Wait 30 minutes after a meal before you … Injury Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… "pih-tih-RY-uh-sus AL-buh") is a common skin problem that causes round or oval patches of skin that look lighter than … harmful. Over time, the patches fade and the colour of your skin returns to normal. This skin problem is most … Versicolor Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… of cells from the surface of the cervix is collected by your doctor. The sample is then spread on a slide (Pap … how often to have this test. Cervical cancer is often caused by a high-risk type of the human papillomavirus (HPV) . … (VSE) Adaptation Date: 6/14/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC …
