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… to appear distracted or withdrawn. Parents are usually the first to notice if there is a problem. Have your child’s … want more?’ Imitates different speech sounds Starts saying first words such as mama and dada around 12 months old 1 to …
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… than your usual skin colour. It most often occurs in a first pregnancy. The rash may appear first on stretch marks on the stomach. Then it may spread to … than your usual skin colour. It most often occurs in a first pregnancy. The rash may appear first on stretch marks …
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… your airway. Collecting the sample in the morning, when you first wake up, is generally best. If you have trouble obtaining a good sample, try taking a hot shower first to help loosen the mucus in your airway. Carefully … your airway. Collecting the sample in the morning, when you first wake up, is generally best. If you have trouble …
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… will be able to use this method to relieve stress. When you first start, it may help to use an audio recording until you … such as a carpeted floor. Breathe in, and tense the first muscle group (hard but not to the point of pain or … will be able to use this method to relieve stress. When you first start, it may help to use an audio recording until you …
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… drugs, is very hard. Very few people succeed the first time they try to stop. A lapse or relapse is likely. A lapse is the first time you use a drug or alcohol again after you have … drugs, is very hard. Very few people succeed the first time they try to stop. A lapse or relapse is likely. A …
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… may be done in the stomach (gastric manometry) or in the first part of the intestines (duodenal manometry). Upper … work, your doctor may have to try something else. At first, you may need to try a different medicine or take more … may be done in the stomach (gastric manometry) or in the first part of the intestines (duodenal manometry). Upper …
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… and grow at a steady but slower pace than during their first 12 months of life. Between 12 and 24 months of age, … to look like a "little boy" or a "little girl." Get their first molars. They may also get their canine teeth (also … and grow at a steady but slower pace than during their first 12 months of life. Between 12 and 24 months of age, …
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… treatment is right for you. For some fillers, your skin is first numbed with a local anesthetic . Then a cosmetic … doctor if you have new redness, swelling, or pain after the first day. You may need antibiotics right away. Bleeding or … any other type of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) , or vitamin E. Allergic reaction, such as rash, hives, …
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… children who already had a stroke or are at high risk for a first stroke. footnote 1 How Well It Works Blood transfusion … of severe anemia. Blood transfusion may help prevent a first stroke in children who have sickle cell disease. … children who already had a stroke or are at high risk for a first stroke. footnote 1 How Well It Works Blood transfusion …
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… pulmonary hypertension. What are the symptoms? At first, you may not notice any problems. But in time, you may … or change your medicines without talking to your doctor first. Talk to your doctor if you have problems with your … Motrin) or naproxen (Aleve) without talking to your doctor first. Cope with your emotions Having this disease can be …