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… is not usually used by adults. It is unlikely to be used during pregnancy or by a mother while breast-feeding. … is not usually used by adults. It is unlikely to be used during pregnancy or by a mother while breast-feeding. …
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… as arthritis, diabetes, or poor blood flow (circulation). During the physical examination, your doctor will look at … as arthritis, diabetes, or poor blood flow (circulation). During the physical examination, your doctor will look at …
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… Many doctors recommend that you wear compression stockings during a journey longer than 8 hours. Take breaks when you … Many doctors recommend that you wear compression stockings during a journey longer than 8 hours. Take breaks when you …
Medical tests
… ( metabolism ). The amount of GH in the blood changes during the day and is affected by exercise, sleep, emotional stress, and diet. Too much GH during childhood can cause a child to grow taller than normal ( gigantism ). Too little GH during childhood can cause a child to grow less than normal …
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… best if you don't go longer than 4 hours between feedings during the day and no more than 6 hours between feedings at … have your period. Other birth control methods At any point during breastfeeding, use a reliable method of birth control … Fertility awareness isn't recommended for birth control during breastfeeding. This method is less reliable and …
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… when your child has a fever of 38ºC (100.4ºF) or higher. During a febrile seizure, a child may have shaking or … 5 years. About 1 in 25 children will have a febrile seizure during childhood. A child is more likely to have a febrile … seizures. Oral medication must not be given to a child during a seizure to avoid the risk of choking. Acetaminophen …
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… Listeriosis can also be transferred to a developing baby during pregnancy or to a newborn baby during delivery. Who is at risk of infection? Most people … to make food safer For more information about food safety during pregnancy, visit BC Centre for Disease Control …
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… estrogen. When your ovaries are removed (oophorectomy) during a hysterectomy, your estrogen levels drop. Estrogen … estrogen. When your ovaries are removed (oophorectomy) during a hysterectomy, your estrogen levels drop. Estrogen … estrogen. When your ovaries are removed (oophorectomy) during a hysterectomy, your estrogen levels drop. Estrogen …
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… milk and meat products. Industry-made trans fat is formed during the processing of vegetable oils. In the past, the …
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… risk in doing so. Financial abuse is more likely to occur during an older adult’s health crisis or after a major …