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Medications
… and lab appointments. You should have regular complete physical exams (for example, once a year) which include … or lumps right away. Lifestyle changes that help promote healthy bones include increasing weight-bearing exercise, stopping smoking, limiting alcohol, and eating well-balanced meals that contain adequate calcium and …
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… Information Overview You can be reassured that your baby is eating enough and is well nourished when he or she: Shows an … not a problem, as long as the baby seems comfortable and is healthy and growing and as long as the stools are not hard. … in weight, length, and head size. Your baby should appear healthy and happy with good muscle tone, healthy skin, and …
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… are cushioned by small, spongy discs. When these discs are healthy, they act as shock absorbers for the spine and keep … doctor may order one of these if: Your medical history and physical examination suggest a more serious condition. (This … special tools through the incisions, such as cutting or heating devices or lasers. These tools can cut or destroy …
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… from a pet, a farm animal, or a petting zoo. Certain foods. These foods may include coffee, tea, cola, alcoholic … as Pepto-Bismol) and iron tablets can make the stool black. Eating lots of beets may turn the stool red. Eating foods … Has there been a recent injury to the rectum or vagina? Physical or sexual abuse and other injuries to these areas …
Medical tests
… tube that connects your throat to your stomach. It moves food and liquid down to the stomach. Esophagus tests can … when you swallow. This could slow the rate at which food or stomach acid is cleared from the esophagus. Very … and any symptoms you have. You may be asked to avoid high-acid foods. You will not be able to take a bath, except …
Medications
… level. Remember to take it at the same time each day. Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while being … pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high. Your doctor may control your blood pressure with … history, especially of: mineral imbalances (such as high potassium) kidney disease any recent/current infections …
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… eat meals at regular times, and make exercise or other physical activity a part of your daily schedule. You might also … eat meals at regular times, and make exercise or other physical activity a part of your daily schedule. You might …
Medications
… your doctor right away. Uses This drug is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood … directed by your doctor, usually once daily with or without food. If this medication causes you to urinate more … your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis). Severe sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting can increase the risk for …
Medications
… your doctor right away. Uses This drug is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood … directed by your doctor, usually once daily with or without food. If this medication causes you to urinate more … your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis). Severe sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting can increase the risk for …
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… . Moderate if you have between 3 and 6 drinks per week. High if you have 7 or more drinks per week. Having more than … a younger age can affect a young person's general health, physical growth, emotional development, ability to make good … tools or machinery. You plan to play sports or take part in physical activities. You're taking care of someone or …
