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… of nursemaid's elbow include: Refusal to move the arm. Your child may keep the arm dangling down the side of their … the dangling arm turns slightly inward (pronates). Crying. Your child may cry from the pain and because they are … the hand and shoulder. Medical attention is needed if your child has symptoms of nursemaid's elbow. How is it …
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… Last updated August 9, 2013 A key part of planning for your baby is deciding where you want to give birth.   In … baby in a hospital or at home.  You may be advised to have your baby in a hospital if: you're carrying more than one baby your baby is in a breech position (bottom down) or other …
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… Here are some ideas you can use to stay organized and track your medicines. Know your medicines The first step in keeping track of your medicines is to know what you're taking. Make a master …
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… the heart needs to be strong to pump oxygen-rich blood to your entire body. When the ventricle gets thick, other … It can be stressful to learn that you have a problem with your heart. But there are things you can do to feel better … which may be worse when you're active. Feeling like your heart is fluttering, racing, or pounding …
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… Sjögren's: Caring for Yourself at Home Actionset Overview Sjögren's syndrome (say "SHOH-grins") causes your body's defence, or immune, system to attack the glands that make moisture. The condition affects your tear and saliva glands and sometimes other parts of …
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… and you have the right to keep it private. But if it harms your relationships, it may help to talk to your partner or friends about it. Explain depression to your partner or friends. Be honest about it. Tell them it's …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about … get medicine through a vein to block pain and make you sleepy (IV sedation). Then a doctor will put patches on your
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… of stem uses a combination of cement and porous coating.  Your doctor may use regional anesthesia . This means you … You'll have medicine that makes you unaware and lightly asleep. Or a doctor may use general anesthesia. This means … during surgery. Which type of anesthesia you get depends on your doctor and on your overall health. Your doctor might …
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… updated January 30, 2018 Pregnancy makes you more aware of your body. It also brings a long list of changes, so it's not always easy to know when to call your healthcare provider. Here's a look at some of the … or spotting, stop whatever you're doing and talk to your healthcare provider immediately. One quarter of …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Cancer can impact your family in many ways. Fear and other emotions can cause … ahead of time. Be honest with adult family members. Discuss your options with your partner or trusted family members. Make sure they know …