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… a Child Who Has a Mental Health Condition On this page: Getting Started Getting Started A mental health condition can make it harder … manage the condition. Encourage good self-care like getting enough sleep, eating a variety of healthy foods, and being …
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… can get inflamed. Find out how you can reduce the risk of getting a flare-up: Healthy eating guidelines for people … Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) GERD is when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus. Learn how your eating … Lactose intolerance occurs when the body does not make enough of the enzyme to break down lactose. Read about the …
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… and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Surgery Getting Support What is … is a disease that starts when the pancreas stops making enough of a hormone called insulin. Insulin helps the body … blood sugar goes too high, you may develop diabetic ketoacidosis. Symptoms include: Flushed, hot, dry skin. A …
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… disease. This can occur if you or your child does not drink enough liquids due to pain from swallowing. Make sure that you or your child drink enough liquids to stay hydrated. Other complications such as … noodles, or a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Avoid acidic and spicy foods, as these may sting. Image … Hand …
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… can stay healthy for as long as possible. You need to get enough calories to be healthy and have energy. If you have a hard time eating enough, talk to your doctor or dietitian about ways to add … Avoid colas and soft drinks with phosphate or phosphoric acid. Avoid bran breads and bran cereals. General tips Don't …
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… work with a dietitian. This will help you learn how to get enough protein, vitamins, and minerals while you lose … and to stop eating when you feel full. This can take some getting used to. That's because you will feel full after … of place. Symptoms might include belly pain or heartburn (acid reflux). This may be treated by removing the fluid from …
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… in the tube work, how strong the tube is, and the pH (acid content) of the tube. They also can find out how much … pass through. The most common tests include: pH monitoring (acidity test). This checks the acid content (pH) in the esophagus. A low pH for long …
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… different fitness levels and body sizes. Make sure you have enough room for the equipment A treadmill can look smaller …
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… cups, forks, spoons or cigarettes. Those at highest risk of getting it from an infected person are: People living in the … cuts to reduce the chance of the tissues under the skin getting infected. If you have a small cut or wound, wash it … However, antibiotics on their own are not usually enough. This is because necrotizing fasciitis cuts off the …
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… Using News and Social Media in a Healthy Way On this page: Getting Started Getting Started Social media and news can help you stay … on the headlines all day? Maybe a check-in once a day is enough. Think about how the news or scrolling through your …