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… skin caused by pressure or friction. They may cause pain when you walk or wear shoes. Calluses usually form on your hands … and corns treated? Usually calluses and corns do not need treatment unless they cause pain. If they do cause …
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… Disease: Should I Have Hand Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … disease returning after surgery. If it comes back, you may need to decide whether to have another surgery. There are … only at night. Or you may wear it all the time except when the wound needs cleaning or during finger exercises. …
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… a Tubal Procedure or In Vitro Fertilization? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … If you get pregnant after tubal surgery, you shouldn't need more fertility treatment. In vitro fertilization (IVF) … surgery and keep trying to conceive for a year. My hormone tests tell me that I'm still fertile, and who knows—maybe we …
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… Preventing Choking in Small Children Actionset Overview Young children can easily choke on food and everyday … for choking hazards. Food To prevent choking, use care when you select and prepare food. Do not give round, firm … or apricots. Remove pits and peel fruits before you give them to your child. Fruits can also be diced or cooked and …
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… milestones? Growth and development milestones help you see how your child is doing compared with other children … a milestone but then loses that new ability, he or she may need extra help from your doctor or a specialist. Your … for older children and teens? Ages 11 to 14 Ages 15 to 18 When should you call the doctor? Call your doctor if you are …
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… uncomfortably full after eating. Nausea. Loss of appetite. Heartburn. Burping up food or liquid (regurgitation). … and theophylline. Swallowed air. Stomach cancer. How can you care for yourself when you have dyspepsia? You can make changes to your …
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… rating system for foods that contain carbohydrate. It helps you know how much these foods raise blood sugar. … to 69. Low glycemic index foods are 55 or less. What do you need to know about the glycemic index? Some people who have … eating plan. Eating low glycemic foods is most helpful when used along with another eating plan for diabetes, such …
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… in treating cholesterol is to lower your chance of having a heart attack or a stroke. The goal is not to lower your … and any other risks you have for heart attack and stroke. When deciding about medicines, you and your doctor may think … cholesterol test result (160 mg/dL or higher). Results of tests such as C-reactive protein, coronary calcium scan, or …
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… called cyclic breast changes, because they come and go with your menstrual cycle. Fibrocystic breast changes are normal … armpit. Many women first notice fibrocystic breast changes when they are in their 30s. At this age, your hormone levels … ask when you had your last period. Further examinations and tests usually aren't needed. But if your doctor needs more …
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… to your bloodstream to keep the rest of your body healthy. When your lungs are healthy, you're more likely to be able … Croup: Managing a Croup Attack Health Topics Medical Tests Make a Wise Decision Take Action Open/close … Healthcare-Associated Pneumonia (Nosocomial Pneumonia) Heart Failure: Avoiding Colds and Flu Heart Failure: Tips …
