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… Nearsightedness: Should I Have Laser Surgery? Decision Point You may want to … lenses sometimes, because the surgery does not always give 20/20 vision . The surgery can cause side effects. The … problems that threaten vision are rare. These include infection, sores on the cornea, and higher pressure inside …
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… Diabetes: Should I Get an Insulin Pump? Decision Point You may want to … can program it to match your changing schedule. After you learn how to work with a pump, it can make living with … an insulin pump may not help you control your diabetes. Infection at the area where the catheter goes into the skin …
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… Asthma: Educating Yourself and Your Child On this page: Overview Overview … attack . Educate yourself or your child about: Asthma. Learn all that you can from your doctor about asthma, such as … can help your child follow his or her treatment plans. You should have a copy of your child's asthma action plan (which …
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… Food safety in child care facilities Last updated March 28, 2023 HealthLink … vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain and fever. Children 5 years and under are at a higher risk of getting sick because … can spread, especially diarrhea, nausea or vomiting, you should not prepare food for others. How can parents pack …
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… Endometriosis: Should I Have a Hysterectomy and Oophorectomy? Decision … surgery can ease pain. But pain often returns within a year or two. Taking out the ovaries (oophorectomy) and the … may not be helped by surgery. Change in sexual function. Infection. Rare problems, such as: Blood clots in the legs …
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… Endometriosis: Should I Use Hormone Therapy? Decision Point You may want to … birth control hormones works for you, you can use them for years (unless you plan to get pregnant). For some women, … If you have laparoscopic surgery, you have the risk of infection, bleeding, and damage to your bladder or bowels. …
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… Kidney Failure: Should I Start Dialysis? Decision Point You may want to have … side effects such as low blood pressure, muscle cramps, or infection. FAQs What is kidney failure? Having chronic … own tissue (the peritoneal membrane) as a filter to clear wastes and extra fluid from your body and to return …
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… Child Abuse: Emotional Abuse by Parents On this page: … The behaviour of an emotionally abusive parent or caregiver does not support a child's healthy development and well-being. Instead, it creates an environment of fear, hostility, or anxiety. A child is sensitive to the …
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… Caring for your school-age child Last updated June 1, 2021 Overview At school-age, … to be the biggest influence on your child’s development. Learn more about helping your child to understand the world … and helps open up conversations about their hopes and fears . In this section, learn more about connecting with …
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… Diabetes, Type 2: Should I Take Insulin? Decision Point You may want to have a … ranges and A1c goals. If you decide to use insulin, you'll learn what type is best for you and how much you'll need to … Most people use insulin as an injection, or shot. It is given into the fatty tissue just under the skin. Learning …
