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… Sex and Your Heart On this page: Overview Overview Sex is part of a … some people may worry about having sex. Or they may have problems having sex or enjoying sex. If you are having sexual problems, talk with your doctor. Your doctor can help you …
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… healthy. Your toddler starts to learn speech and language from the moment he is born. Hearing plays a key role in … hazard Hearing warning signs If your child has hearing problems, the sooner they're found and treated the better - … any of the following conditions, which can lead to hearing problems: Ear discharge (runny ear) Earache (pain in the …
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… Idiopathic Arthritis: Range-of-Motion Exercises On this page: Overview Overview Children with … range and flexibility. If your child is 4 years old or younger, an adult will need to move the child's joints … need adult supervision. Children need support and encouragement from the family to continue exercises. Also, …
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… a child is coughing and able to talk, stay calm and encourage them to cough the object or food out. However, you … when they absorb water, causing a more complete airway blockage. What are common causes of choking in children? Foods: … Teach older children not to give food or small toys to younger children Discourage children from tossing food and …
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… Stroke Rehabilitation On this page: Overview Health Tools What to Expect After a Stroke … The goal of stroke rehab is to help you recover, prevent problems, and regain skills you may have lost or to make the … within your home, family, and community. Help prevent problems like falls or a blood clot in a vein (deep vein …
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… Shift Work Sleep Disorder On this page: What is shift work sleep disorder? What problems can it cause? Shift work sleep disorder is trouble … shift—for example, starting at 4 a.m.—also may have sleep problems. Rotating shift work also can be hard. In these …
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… to Be More Active When You Have Chronic Disease On this page: Overview Overview Use this sheet to list what you enjoy … up with for exercise. What gets in your way? Which of the problems below are you worried about when it comes to getting more active? How might you handle these problems? Who can help you? Breathing trouble, balance …
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… Aspirin - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … and swelling. Consult your doctor before treating a child younger than 12 years. Your doctor may direct you to take a … difficulty hearing ringing in the ears signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine) unexplained …
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… Antitussive/Antihistamine - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … medication may also cause severe, possibly fatal, breathing problems. To lower your risk, your doctor should have you … relieve dry mouth, suck on (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water, or use a saliva …
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… Myxoma Tumours of the Heart On this page: Overview Overview Myxomas are … almost anywhere in the body, including the heart. What problems can they cause? A myxoma tumour can cause different types of problems. These include problems with blood flow through the …
