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… infections? People with very weak immune systems who are at higher risk of certain water-borne diseases include … to take extra precautions with their drinking water. Ask your doctor or nurse practioner how weak your immune system … their drinking water. Boiling: If your water supply has already been disinfected, bring the water to a full boil to …
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… footnote 1 Sexually active women and men age 25 years or younger. Pregnant women. All pregnant women should be … first prenatal visit. For those who test positive or who are at high risk for reinfection, another screening in the … 3 Yearly testing for syphilis is recommended for men who are sexually active with other men. If these men also engage …
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… and reduce the size of the breasts. It can also make the area of dark skin surrounding the nipple (areola) smaller. Sometimes liposuction is used along with … done with local anesthesia . Depending on the type of work you do, you should be able to go back to work or your normal …
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… Walking log Last updated November 1, 2021 Recording your walks is a good way to maintain a schedule, track your progress, and set goals for yourself. Our walking log … for, as well as how you feel and how much effort you are using. To learn how to calculate the intensity (RPE = …
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… or when they lie down—may need to be treated for GERD. If you have persistent nighttime asthma symptoms, especially coughing and wheezing, GERD could be making your asthma symptoms worse. Steps you can take that may reduce the symptoms of GERD include …
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… this page: Overview Overview Your risk for colorectal cancer gets higher as you get older. If you are not at high risk, experts recommend regular screening … Problems Early Sigmoidoscopy (Anoscopy, Proctoscopy) Stool Tests for Colorectal Cancer Virtual Colonoscopy …
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… page: Overview Overview Sometimes after you swallow a pill it may feel like it "got stuck" or didn't … something is stuck in your esophagus . But when symptoms are present, they may include: Rapid, noisy, or high-pitched … the digestive tract without any problem and show up in the stool within 7 days. But a swallowed object can scratch, …
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… delivery, but it can happen earlier. In women who have already had children, the baby may not drop until labour begins. You may or may not notice a change in the shape of your abdomen after dropping. You may notice that your …
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… Overview Limit the amount of time you spend in the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. This is when the sun’s UV rays are the strongest. If you are out in the sun during these hours, make sure to take …
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… How ADHD Affects Your Child On this page: Overview … deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and the specific ways your child is affected. Knowledge about the condition will help you feel more confident in being able to help your child …
