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… for painful burn treatment, which can require surgery Pressure garments and splints that have to be worn for up to … should not be relied on to supervise younger children Check your child’s bath water with your elbow prior to placing them in the water; it should not …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … skin on the front of the abdomen, thigh, hip, side of the lower back (flank), shoulder, or upper arm. Press the patch … section. This medication may increase or decrease your blood pressure. You may develop a sudden drop in blood …
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… (CSF) in the brain at birth. The extra fluid can increase pressure in the baby's brain , causing a brain injury and … hydrocephalus is a head that is larger than normal. You and your doctor may notice it when the baby is born or within … The condition may cause the soft spot ( fontanelle ) on your baby's head to feel firm or bulge out. Also, the areas …
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… more active is one of the best things you can do to improve your health and quality of life. But you may wonder how you … you are older than 65 or have health problems, such as high blood pressure or heart disease. Getting started When you are …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information … does the pacemaker work? When you have heart failure, the lower chambers of your heart (the ventricles) aren't able to pump as much blood as your body needs. Sometimes, the ventricles also …
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… after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery until your doctors feel it is safe for you to go home. During this … capacity. Sitting also helps: Increase strength. Improve blood circulation. Alleviate constipation. Prevent … around and getting to the bathroom, and monitor your blood pressure, temperature, and pulse. They are also in the …
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… to handle more than you are used to. When you are stressed, your body responds as though you are in danger. It makes … be able to get rid of stress, but you can look for ways to lower it. You might try some of these ideas: Learn better … make your symptoms worse. Heart. Stress is linked to high blood pressure, abnormal heartbeat (arrhythmia), blood …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … amphetamines may cause serious (possibly fatal) heart and blood pressure problems. Amphetamine-type medications can be … as depression). To help prevent withdrawal, your doctor may lower your dose slowly. Withdrawal is more likely if you …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … amphetamines may cause serious (possibly fatal) heart and blood pressure problems. Amphetamine-type medications can be … as depression). To help prevent withdrawal, your doctor may lower your dose slowly. Withdrawal is more likely if you …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … amphetamines may cause serious (possibly fatal) heart and blood pressure problems. Amphetamine-type medications can be … as depression). To help prevent withdrawal, your doctor may lower your dose slowly. Withdrawal is more likely if you …
