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… Croup On this page: Related Information What is croup? Croup is a common … tubes that lead to the lungs. This can make it hard for your child to breathe. An attack of croup can be scary, … croup attacks that wake them up in the middle of the night for a couple of nights in a row. Unless the illness is …
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… Essential Tremor On this page: Related Information What is essential tremor? … your daily activities more easily. Surgery may be an option for some people. Some people may not need treatment. If your tremors are causing problems for you, you can choose to get treatment. How can you care …
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… Heart Disease Medications Surgery Angioplasty Related Information Overview What is coronary artery disease? Coronary … heart. If a plaque tears, the body tries to fix the tear by forming a blood clot around it. The clot can block blood … or "ann-JY-nuh"), which most often is chest pain or discomfort or a strange feeling in the chest. Shortness of breath. …
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… and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Related Information What are varicose veins? Varicose … in your legs. Symptoms may be worse after you stand or sit for long periods of time. How are they diagnosed? To … look at your legs and feet. The doctor will check your legs for tender areas, swelling, skin colour changes, sores, and …
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… a Heart Attack and Stroke On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Physical activity is one of … For Adults . Available online: http://www.csep.ca/CMFiles/Guidelines/CSEP_PAGuidelines_adults_en.pdf . Accessed … For Adults . Available online: http://www.csep.ca/CMFiles/Guidelines/CSEP_PAGuidelines_adults_en.pdf . Accessed …
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… Disorder (SAD) On this page: Conditions Basics Related Information Conditions Basics What is seasonal affective … same season and have gotten better when the seasons changed for at least 2 years in a row. You have symptoms that often … How is SAD treated? Light therapy is the main treatment for SAD. Medicines and counselling may also help. Light …
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… Thyroid Nodules On this page: Related Information What are thyroid nodules? Thyroid … happens, you may need treatment. What increases your risk for thyroid nodules? You are more likely to develop a … and chest (especially during childhood) increases your risk for thyroid nodules. You do not get enough iodine. Iodine …
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… Thumb-Sucking On this page: Related Information Is thumb-sucking normal? … a habit in babies and young children who use it to comfort themselves when they feel hungry, afraid, restless, … who are still sucking their thumbs at age 6, are at risk for dental or speech problems. Prolonged thumb-sucking may …
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… Hemochromatosis On this page: Related Information What is … vague or subtle. So this disease is sometimes mistaken for another condition. Early symptoms include: Tiredness. … will help you decide whether genetic testing is a good idea for you and your family. Most medical experts do not think …
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… Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Related Information Test Overview Amniocentesis is a test … that can give clues about the health of your fetus. For this test, a needle is put gently through your belly … It can also be used later in pregnancy. Amniocentesis for genetic testing Amniocentesis is often done around week …
