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… become hard and are difficult to pass. A child may cry because he or she is constipated. A crying episode usually occurs while the child is trying to pass a stool and normally will … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD …
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… changes often. Your snoring disturbs your sleep, such as pauses in breathing or gasping while sleeping. You stop breathing at times, and oxygen … Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Hasmeena Kathuria …
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… (long-lasting) or, less often, acute (short-term). What causes it? Sometimes prostatitis is caused by bacteria. But … weeks. If you start to feel better, you may keep taking the medicine for 2 to 3 months. If you don't get better while taking antibiotics, more tests may be done. You may …
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… it. What To Expect After surgery, you may need pain medicine to help with discomfort and soreness. You'll be … you learn how to get enough protein, vitamins, and minerals while you lose weight. Even with a healthy diet, you … saline into your port. This will inflate the band and cause it to tighten. You will probably have many adjustments …
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… or ECG) is a test that checks for changes in your heart while you exercise. Sometimes EKG abnormalities can be seen … are called ventricles. A natural electrical system causes the heart muscle to contract and pump blood through the … the person has chest pain or other symptoms. See how well medicine or other treatment for angina or an irregular …
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… Overview Overview A mouth guard is used to prevent mouth and dental injuries while participating in sports, such as horseback riding, … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica …
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… and Grieving On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Treatment … emotional, social, or spiritual expressions of grief. While you are feeling shock, numbness, sadness, anger, … drink alcohol, smoke cigarettes, or take non-prescription medicines (such as sleeping aids). When you are under …
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… or small tears in a tendon ( tendinopathy ) can cause wrist pain. Although tendinopathy is a different … the day. Keep your wrists straight rather than bending them while riding a bike, knitting, chopping, using a mouse or … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Brian D. O'Brien MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney …
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… 10 to 14 days to acclimate. You can also start acclimating while in cooler environments by wearing more clothing when … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… program—such as jogging or biking. And you can also use more energy by changing some of your routine activities, … whether you would rather have convenience or companionship while being physically active. Some people want something … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Brian D. O'Brien MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney …