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… Normal bowel movements are soft and pass easily through your body. Do I need to have a bowel movement every day? No, … depression When should I see a health care provider? See your health care provider if any of the following happen: There is a sudden change in your bowel movements without a change in your daily routine …
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… with an infected person. Getting the tiny droplets on your hands by touching contaminated surfaces or objects and then touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. It is possible SARS can be … gone away. If you think you may have SARS, be sure to call your doctor before you go in to get checked. The doctor will …
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… Some need more sleep than others. Bedtime tips You can help your baby—and yourself—sleep better. The goal is to help your baby learn self-comfort so they can get to sleep with …
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… like a large bandage. The outer part of the patch sticks to your skin, while the inner part presses against your skin and slowly releases nicotine into your skin. Patches may also give you a constant dose of …
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… apnea: How loud and how often you snore changes often. Your snoring disturbs your sleep, such as pauses in breathing or gasping while … sleeping. You stop breathing at times, and oxygen levels in your blood go down. If you snore but don't have sleep apnea: …
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… for coronary artery disease. Being overweight increases your chances of having risk factors for the disease. These … weight and staying at a healthy weight can help lower your risk for coronary artery disease. Weight loss often … help control diabetes. If you have coronary artery disease, your doctor will likely suggest staying at a healthy weight …
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… Information Overview The inability to move a part of your body (paralysis) as a result of a tick bite is a rare … Symptoms usually start 4 to 7 days after a tick attaches to your body. Symptoms of tick paralysis include: Tingling, … numbness, or loss of feeling or movement that starts in your hands or feet. Trouble swallowing or talking. Double …
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… cause depression. If you think you might be depressed, tell your doctor right away. The sooner you know if you are … you can get treatment. Treatment can help you feel better. Your doctor will want to know if in the past 2 weeks: You … things. You have been feeling sad, hopeless, or empty. Your doctor may also ask about sleep troubles or changes in …
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… Overview Follow instructions from your physiotherapist or other health professional for … and tendon shortening. Gently bend, straighten, and rotate your wrist. If you have increasing pain, slow down or stop the exercises. After the pain has decreased and your flexibility has improved, you may do strengthening …
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… may be asked to drink water right before the test so that your bladder is full. How It Is Done This test is done in an … may be asked to drink water right before the test so that your bladder is full. You may need to take off all or most of your clothes, depending on which part of the body is being …
