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… Information Overview There are several types of slow heart rates (bradycardias or bradyarrhythmias). Each type … Some of the types are described here. Sinus bradycardia When a person has sinus bradycardia, the heart rate is less … There is a risk of complications with this syndrome. You may have symptoms such as palpitations and …
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… Enlarged Prostate: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Enlarged Prostate: Should I Have Surgery? 1 Get the … are able to control urine flow. footnote 1 A few men will need a second operation several years later, because their …
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… consulting your doctor. Some conditions may become worse when you suddenly stop this drug. Some people who have … suddenly stopped taking similar drugs have had chest pain, heart attack, and irregular heartbeat. If your doctor … This product may interfere with certain laboratory tests (including parathyroid, protein-bound iodide), …
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… lens of the eye is usually clear for many years of life. When cataracts develop the lens becomes cloudy. Most people … slowly and are not likely to cause a sudden change in your vision. You may not need surgery right away. A change in your glasses or the use …
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… don't need to worry about getting sick with bird flu virus. You cannot get bird flu from eating fully cooked chicken, … have been near any birds. Then your doctor may order blood tests, nasal swabs, or other tests, such as X-rays, to help … ) to reduce the chances of spreading the virus to others. When your doctors and nurses are caring for you, they will …
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… that occurs in a newborn with severe jaundice . It happens when a substance in the blood, called bilirubin, builds up … liver to get good at removing bilirubin from the blood. If you feed your baby every 2 to 3 hours, mild jaundice will … and knowledge of your child's history of symptoms. Blood tests to measure your baby's bilirubin levels are also done. …
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… and teenagers active Last updated November 20, 2014 Young people have lots of demands on their time, so finding … and studying. Being active every day can help: improve heart health and fitness develop strong muscles, bones and … optimal health benefits. Here are some things to consider when you and your child are thinking about how to get enough …
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… migraine headaches is to avoid them. And to avoid them, you need to know what things (or triggers) bring them on. By … What you eat and drink. What type of exercise you do and when you do it. The overall state of your health. What the …
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… Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat well Last updated November 1, … snack times. Your role is to decide what foods to offer, when to serve them and where. Your child's role is to decide … like water and plain milk. How much food does my child need? Every child is different. The amount of food they need …
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… On this page: Health Tools Symptoms When to Call a Doctor Treatment Overview Helping Your Child What is … what signs of dyslexia you've noticed. Reading and other tests may help look at your child's learning style and their …