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… crying for familiar caregivers than for strangers. To draw people to them, they make and keep eye contact, move their … They become expressive and may "flirt" with their doctor or people across a room. Facial expressions now consistently … a powerful bond with their parents and other significant people in their lives. As this bond strengthens, babies …
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… can include: footnote 1 Arthritis, in 5 to 20 out of 100 people. Some people develop colitis-related arthritis, which may resemble rheumatoid arthritis . In people who have ulcerative colitis, inflammation limited to …
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… You will probably not need surgery. Only about 5% of people with plantar fasciitis do. footnote 1 This means that out of 100 people with plantar fasciitis, only 5 will need surgery and … it will most likely reduce your heel pain. Of the few people who need surgery, about 75 out of 100 have less pain …
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… you have ischemia, you may feel angina symptoms. For most people, angina feels like chest pain or pressure. Some people feel short of breath. Some people feel other symptoms. These symptoms include pain, …
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… your chances of getting thyroid cancer. What To Expect Most people don't feel different after treatment. But a few people may have nausea. Within a few days after treatment, … will depend on your age and on the dose you received. Young people get rid of radioactive iodine faster than older …
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… Why It Is Done A tuberculin skin test is done to find people who have tuberculosis (TB), including: People who have been in close contact with someone known to … TB. Health care workers who are likely to be exposed to TB. People with TB symptoms, such as an ongoing cough, night …
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… or soil. What are the symptoms of Q fever? About half the people who get Q fever will not show any signs of the … after infection include: Rapid onset of fever Chills and sweating Headache Muscle pain Malaise (a general sick feeling) … and does not need special medical treatment. However, some people may develop pneumonia, liver infection, or rare …
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… increased risk of infection or severe disease, including: People 65 years of age and older Residents of long-term care and assisted living facilities People with underlying medical conditions Pregnant people Health care workers First responders (police, …
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… the arteries. Doctors sometimes recommend daily aspirin for people at high risk of heart attack or stroke. But taking … is a good choice for you. Who should take aspirin For people who have had a heart attack: Aspirin can help prevent … doctor has probably already prescribed aspirin for you. For people who have had a stroke: Aspirin can help prevent a …
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… are some suggestions for avoiding these triggers. Other people who smoke. Avoid the smoking areas at your workplace. If there is an entryway where people who smoke gather during breaks or before work, find … to avoid the smokers. Work breaks. Avoid places where people who smoke go during the break. Seek out the company …
