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… Overview During the second and third trimesters of your pregnancy, you may notice times when your belly tightens and becomes firm to the touch and … they start as early as the 20th week. You most likely will have more of these contractions during your ninth month. It …
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… of pregnancy. It's used to look for possible problems with your baby. The quad screening measures the amounts of four … gonadotropin (hCG). This hormone is made by the placenta when a woman becomes pregnant. Estriol (uE3). This is a form … are important to many health problems. Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening Tests for Birth Defects? Why It Is Done The …
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… Overview It can be hard to know if your child is having a mild, moderate, or severe asthma … to watch for, which medicine your child needs to use, and when to call a doctor or seek emergency treatment. Gauging … Seek medical care early for babies and small children who have asthma symptoms. Asthma in Children …
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… the ankle heals completely and reinjury does not occur. You can begin healing by walking or bearing some weight, … you in doing these exercises. Ease off the exercise if you have more than mild pain. Following are some examples of … exercises for the ankle . Typically you can start them when you are able to stand without increased pain or …
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… Overview The day after surgery to remove a cataract , you will most likely be allowed to return to your normal … and follow all instructions on the label. It is common to have a scratchy feeling in the eye or mild discomfort. If … from the surgery. Wear your glasses or sunglasses when you are outside. Do not get anything in the eye from …
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Your Toddler: Safe Ways to Explore On this page: Overview … improve their motor and sensory skills. Here are some ways you can help your toddler grow in strength and coordination. … start to understand cause and effect and that their actions have consequences. But they don't understand dangers such as …
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… the day. Use good body mechanics all the time, not just when you have back pain. Keep your back in the neutral position—not …
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Your health this fall Last updated August 16, 2024 Download … help protect you from getting an infectious disease. When you get vaccinated, you help protect others as well. … An easy way to remember this is to change the batteries when you set the clock back (in the fall) or forward (in the …
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… vitreous gel from the middle of the eye . It may be done when there is a retinal detachment or if blood in the … does not clear on its own. Removing the vitreous gel gives your eye doctor better access to the back of the eye. This … if only your eye will be numb or if you will also be asleep during surgery (local or general anesthesia). …
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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 … unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your …