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… What is polyhydramnios? Amniotic fluid surrounds the fetus during pregnancy. Having too much of this fluid is called … if: You have diabetes. This includes diabetes that occurs during pregnancy (gestational diabetes). The fetus has a … any symptoms of too much amniotic fluid. Often it's found during a routine ultrasound. But some people do have …
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… A tubo-ovarian abscess is a pocket of pus that forms during an infection of a fallopian tube and ovary. This … is guided by ultrasound or by cutting into the abscess during laparoscopy or laparotomy . Sometimes the infected … A tubo-ovarian abscess is a pocket of pus that forms during an infection of a fallopian tube and ovary. This …
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… is common for most women. Discharge may be more noticeable during the middle of the menstrual cycle ( ovulation ). Some … amount of a watery discharge caused by high hormone levels during the teen years or by taking birth control pills. … is common for most women. Discharge may be more noticeable during the middle of the menstrual cycle ( ovulation ). Some …
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… Overview Your child's physical growth during the second year, although considerable, is less rapid than during the first year. In the second year, toddlers gain an … our content . … Overview Your child's physical growth during the second year, although considerable, is less rapid …
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… builds up in testicular tissues (nuclear medicine test). During a testicular scan, the tracer is injected into a vein … clothes. You will be given a cloth or paper covering to use during the test. The technologist cleans the site on your … are done about 15 minutes apart. You need to lie very still during each scan to avoid blurring the pictures. The camera …
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… later. General anesthesia is usually used, so you sleep during the operation. The cost of reconstruction is usually … later. General anesthesia is usually used, so you sleep during the operation. The cost of reconstruction is usually … later. General anesthesia is usually used, so you sleep during the operation. The cost of reconstruction is usually …
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… has an increased risk for a heat-related illness during a heat wave. Extensive exposure to extreme heat can … that affect a person's risk for a heat-related illness during a heat wave include: Living in cities, because heat … has an increased risk for a heat-related illness during a heat wave. Extensive exposure to extreme heat can …
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… night Try to have your toddler eat regular meals and snacks during the day Regular bedtime routines Wind down the action … At 12 months - May sleep about 14 hours per day, partly during morning and afternoon naps. Between 12 months and 18 …
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… recover from surgery. It may be very difficult to swallow during this time. Because of this, only 60% of those having … who have had this surgery. footnote 1 Risks Complications during surgery include accidental damage to surrounding … related to the medicine (anesthesia) that made you sleep during surgery. Swelling, pain, infection, and bleeding. A …
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… off areas is usually removed (stripped). You may be asleep during the surgery, but it also can be done while you are … from my varicose veins, even with home care. Home care is helping my symptoms. More important Equally important More … from my varicose veins, even with home care. Home care is helping my symptoms.               More important Equally …