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… but a little behind in another. At routine checkups, your child's doctor will check for milestones. This is to … development. In these years, a child becomes stronger and starts to look longer and leaner. Physical development slows … the same each time your child wakes up. Help prevent stress before bedtime. Avoid reading scary stories and watching …
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… Obesity: Should I Have Weight-Loss Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … with meals. You won't be able to drink for 30 minutes before you eat, during your meal, and for 30 minutes after … a problem for me. But then I had some problems in life and started gaining weight. I tried to lose weight, but my …
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… I Have Screening Tests for Birth Defects? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … A fetus with a rare, severe birth defect sometimes dies before delivery. You might not be emotionally ready for a … But since I can have the screening tests, I've decided to start with that and then make a decision about amniocentesis …
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… Spinal Stenosis: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … it's safe to try non-surgical treatments for several months before thinking about surgery. Many people are able to … so I wouldn't have to deal with the leg pain and could start walking again! Clare, age 70 The pain, numbness, and …
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… Information Test Overview Colonoscopy is a test that allows your doctor to look at the inner lining of your large … shows only the rectum and the lower part of the colon. Before this test, you will need to clean out your colon … your doctor recommends. Some preps may be taken the evening before the test. If your doctor ordered a split prep, you'll …
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… I Have Lithotripsy to Break Up the Stone? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … make important health decisions. I have had a kidney stone before. I remember the pain, and the medicine did not help me all that much. When I started to pass another stone, I knew right away that I …
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… in Women: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … You may have better results if you lose weight or do Kegels before surgery. If you smoke, quit. Why might your doctor … may be helpful as you make important health decisions. I started having stress incontinence after my son was born. My …
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… I Consider a Multifetal Pregnancy Reduction? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … miscarriage rate is lower if there are fewer fetuses at the start of the procedure. Emotional risks for you, especially … for pregnancy problems, since I've had gestational diabetes before. So we decided to have a multifetal pregnancy …
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… Pain, Age 12 and Older On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check Your Symptoms … be hard to find. Sometimes minor and serious belly problems start with the same symptoms. The good news is that most of …
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… uses barium contrast material , fluoroscopy , and X-ray . Before the test, you drink a mix of barium (barium contrast material) and … You may be asked to eat a low-fibre diet for 2 or 3 days before the test. You may also be asked to stop eating for 12 …
