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… Cancer On this page: Health Tools Lowering Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … cancer can often be successfully treated when it's found early. It is usually found at a very early stage through a … in a row. For example, call if your periods usually last 6 days but have been lasting between 9 and 12 days for your
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… Problems, Age 11 and Younger On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … or unwilling to stand, walk, or move the affected leg. A baby in pain may cry, be fussy, and have other signs of … Mild pain How long has the pain lasted? Less than 2 full days (48 hours) Pain less than 2 days 2 days to 2 weeks Pain …
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… Injuries, Age 11 and Younger On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … or unwilling to stand, walk, or move the injured hip. A baby in pain may cry, be fussy, and have other signs of … Has your child had trouble moving the hip for more than 2 days? Yes Difficulty moving hip for more than 2 days No …
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… difficult.  Some ideas for ways to get more activity into your day Get more play: there are loads of ways to get … a bike, rollerblade or jog. Or get off the bus a few stops early and walk the rest of the way with a friend. Show up … school? After work?) And don't waste your weekends or holidays vegging out in front of the TV or playing video games. …
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… radiation (rays) of the sun, even on cloudy or overcast days. Too much sun exposure can cause sunburns, heat … umbrella if you can’t find a shady spot. If you cannot keep your child out of the sun, make sure to protect their skin … of date. Do I need to take extra precautions to protect my baby from the sun and heat? Yes. Babies younger than 12 …
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… page: Overview Overview As the rest of your body changes during pregnancy, your breasts change too. … You will probably feel less of the breast tenderness from early pregnancy. The veins in your breasts become more … helps protect your baby from disease during the first few days of breastfeeding. Third-trimester changes In the third …
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… updated January 30, 2018 Pregnancy makes you more aware of your body. It also brings a long list of changes, so it's … light to heavy (the blood is often bright red). Symptoms of early labour, such as regular contractions and aches or … If it is not treated, it can harm both you and your baby. Signs of high blood pressure in pregnancy: swelling in …
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… and Wrist Problems, Non-Injury On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … or weakness began less than 4 hours ago From 4 hours to 2 days (48 hours) ago Numbness or weakness began from 4 to … 10 is the worst pain you can imagine? Signs of pain in a baby or toddler are different than signs of pain in an older …
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… Elbow Problems, Non-Injury On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … 10 is the worst pain you can imagine? Signs of pain in a baby or toddler are different than signs of pain in an older … Mild pain How long has the pain lasted? Less than 2 full days (48 hours) Pain less than 2 days 2 days to 2 weeks Pain …
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… Overview What can you do to help keep your child safe? No one can watch a child's every move or … all the time. But try to find a balance among supervising your child, taking safety precautions, and allowing your … and other small objects out of reach. And always place your baby to sleep on his or her back. How can your stress level …