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… Urinary Problems and Injuries, Age 11 and Younger On this page: … than signs of pain in an older child . 5 to 10: Moderate to severe pain Moderate to severe pain 1 to 4: Mild … . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer attention to …
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… Temporomandibular Disorder: Should I Have Surgery for Jaw Pain? Decision Point You may … your life normally. There are specific, severe structural problems in your jaw joint. Compare your options Compare … to have surgery Reasons not to have surgery I am desperate to find something that will give me use of my jaw. I …
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… Ear Infection: Should I Give My Child Antibiotics? Decision Point You may … ill from the infection. For example, your child may be dehydrated. Has other health problems, such as cleft palate or repeat infections that …
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… Umbilical Hernia: Should My Child Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to … hernias usually do not cause a health problem. Rare problems include part of the intestine getting trapped in … of the intestine getting trapped in the hernia sac ( incarcerated hernia ). What happens in surgery for an umbilical …
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… Plantar Fasciitis: Should I Have Surgery for Heel Pain? Decision Point You may … if heel pain is affecting your ability to work or do moderate exercise. If you do need surgery, it will most likely … plantar fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is often caused by: Problems with the way you walk, such as walking with an …
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… Hysterectomy and Oophorectomy: Should I Use Estrogen Therapy (ET)? Decision Point You may … early menopause symptoms, such as vaginal dryness and sleep problems. ET does have risks, including a slight risk of … does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of …
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… Obesity: Should I Use a Diet Plan to Lose Weight? Decision Point You … are not bad for your health unless you have other medical problems. If you are thinking about losing weight, ask your … Over the long term, diets that focus on limiting carbohydrate or fat will not lead to more weight loss than a healthy …
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… Sexual Problems: How to Talk With Your Partner On this page: … Erection Problems (Erectile Dysfunction) Erection Problems: Should I Take Medicine? Current as of: August 2, … does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of …
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… Breathing Problems: Using a Dry Powder Inhaler Actionset Overview A … medicine), you might be using a spacer with it. But you should not use a spacer with a dry powder inhaler. Check … does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of …
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… Blood Transfusions: Should I Bank Blood Before Surgery? Decision Point You may … destroy it. Careful testing helps reduce the risk for these problems. There are risks from getting a blood transfusion, … enforced by Health Canada's Therapeutic Products Directorate (TPD) guard the collection, testing, storage, and use …
