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… during pregnancy? There are a number of risks for you and your developing baby if you drink alcohol when you are … developing baby. What else can I do to make sure I have a healthy pregnancy? As well as not drinking alcohol, there … Regularly see your doctor, nurse, or midwife Eat healthy food Reduce or stop your use of cigarettes and other drugs …
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… Low Back Pain On this page: Condition Basics Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a … low back pain. Exercise and be active to keep your back healthy and strong. Learn how to lift objects safely to …
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… Preterm Labour On this page: Condition Basics Cause Prevention Symptoms What Happens When … as menstrual-like cramps, leaking or gushing of fluid from your vagina, or regular contractions. This means about 6 or … causes that aren't completely understood. But building some healthy pregnancy habits—such as going to all of your doctor …
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… Osteoarthritis On this page: Condition Basics Health Tools What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a … Self-care includes exercise and activity, staying at a healthy weight, putting ice or heat on a sore joint, and …
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… cord to other parts of the body. These nerves control your sense of touch, how you feel pain and temperature, and … vitamin B-12, can damage nerves. Overuse of alcohol and not eating a healthy diet can lead to these vitamin deficiencies. …
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… or bleeding, and belly or bone pain. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask about your past health and any symptoms … you think you are having a problem with your medicine. Eat healthy food. If you do not feel like eating, try to eat food that has protein and extra calories …
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… Ménière's Disease On this page: Condition Basics Condition Basics What … "men-YEERS") disease is an inner ear problem that affects your hearing and balance. It normally occurs in only one ear … help reduce the number of attacks you have: Eat low-salt foods. Salt makes your body hold on to excess fluid. If you …
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… Ectopic Pregnancy On this page: Condition Basics Cause Prevention Symptoms What Happens When … If you have symptoms of a possible ectopic pregnancy, your doctor will likely do a pelvic examination, a blood … doctor removes a part of the fallopian tube. The remaining healthy fallopian tube may be reconnected. This surgery is …
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… Gout On this page: Condition Basics Cause Symptoms What Happens When to Call a … and over unless gout is treated. Over time, they can harm your joints, tendons, and other tissues. Gout is most common … brought on by: Being overweight, drinking too much alcohol, eating or drinking things made with high-fructose corn …
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… Hepatitis A On this page: Condition Basics Condition Basics What … not lead to long-term liver problems. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask questions about your symptoms and where … the toilet or changing diapers and before preparing or eating food. To avoid spreading hepatitis A if you have it: …
