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… milestones? Growth and development milestones help you see how your child is doing compared with other children … 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 … in reaching a milestone. For example, a young child may have a language delay because of trouble hearing or because …
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… or working in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider, or visit a travel clinic at least … vaccine? Speak with a travel clinic doctor or nurse if you: Have had a life-threatening reaction to a previous dose of … or hand-to-mouth contact. Food can also be contaminated when stool is used as fertilizer, or when contaminated water …
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… issues can make it harder to think clearly, manage how you feel, and work with other people. Sometimes you may feel … and Dementia Alcohol and Drug Use Alcohol and Drugs: When to Get Help for a Person Who Is Intoxicated Alcohol and … Symptoms of Severe Anxiety and Panic Symptoms of Stress and Sleep Problems Taking Care of Yourself When You Have a Child …
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… a common problem for people who take antidepressants. If you are bothered by side effects, reading this information … at bedtime. Do not drive or operate heavy equipment when you feel drowsy. Diarrhea Eat mild, low-fibre foods, … Ask your doctor if there is another medicine you can try. Sleep problems Avoid caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol. Don't …
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… How To Use This Information This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This … that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and … must be given with ritonavir to work effectively. When these two drugs are combined, there have been rare …
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… cancer The urethra—the tube that carries urine from your bladder and through your penis—passes through the middle of the prostate gland . When the prostate presses against the urethra, you can have trouble passing urine. This could include trouble …
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… How To Use This Information This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This … that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and … not used it for more than 3 days or for more than 21 days. When priming the inhaler, make sure to spray away from the …
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… Should I Use a Diet Plan to Lose Weight? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … to lose weight. A healthy weight is the weight you reach when you're active and eating healthy foods. Many people who … do better when they make eating changes on their own. Improving your eating habits—without using a diet—can be an …
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… for food to travel through the digestive tract . After you chew and swallow your food, it moves into your stomach, … eat lots of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains tend to have shorter transit times than people who eat mostly sugars … look like white spots or rings in the X-ray pictures. When you will have X-rays depends on the type of test done. …
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… This is much brighter than a lamp or other light fixture in your home. Light therapy is easy and safe. It has few side … to use a light box may want to try dawn simulation. When you begin light therapy, your first response will show … be tired during the first week because of changes in your sleep-wake patterns, but this will usually go away after …