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… one of the main reasons for hospitalization. What happens during an outbreak? If there is a yersiniosis outbreak in …
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… past few years. His doctor had even warned him to make some changes—to lose some weight and get more active. But he felt … work, or play. He decided it was time to do something about managing his diabetes. Andy asked his doctor for help. "It … work, or play. He decided it was time to do something about managing his diabetes. Andy asked his doctor for help. "It …
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… about simple snoring. If you stop breathing, choke, or gasp during sleep, you may have a problem called sleep apnea, … is it treated? You may be able to treat snoring by making changes in your lifestyle and in the way you prepare for … Treatment Overview Snoring is treated through lifestyle changes such as losing weight (if necessary), quitting …
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… Have fainted (syncope). Have had low blood pressure during or after exercise. Have extreme left ventricle … Have fainted (syncope). Have had low blood pressure during or after exercise. Have extreme left ventricle …
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… on how to deal, as well as possible, with these scenes: Emotionally prepare yourself before you leave. If your child … that your child has reached a new level of cognitive and emotional development. It is also evidence of your child's … on how to deal, as well as possible, with these scenes: Emotionally prepare yourself before you leave. If your child …
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… You can try non-medical options that can help with pain during childbirth. Some examples include breathing in a … can ask someone to massage your shoulders and lower back during contractions. Imagery. You can imagine a peaceful … ease stress in early labour. Acupuncture. This treatment during labour may help you manage pain. What are the risks …
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… (usually when standing), dehydration, or some bone loss. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when … or worsen diabetes. Discuss a plan with your doctor for managing your blood sugar while pregnant. Your doctor may … or worsen diabetes. Discuss a plan with your doctor for managing your blood sugar while pregnant. Your doctor may …
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… low blood sugar or lactic acidosis. Metformin can cause changes in the menstrual cycle (promote ovulation) and … use of reliable birth control while using this medication. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when … or worsen diabetes. Discuss a plan with your doctor for managing your blood sugar while pregnant. Your doctor may …
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… Surgery Overview Mitral valve repair is typically done during an open-heart surgery. It repairs a mitral valve that … flow through the heart the right way. You will be asleep during the surgery. In an open-chest surgery, your doctor … with other health problems have a higher risk. The risks during or soon after surgery include: Infection. Kidney …
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