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… sore nipples develop when the baby begins to suck harder because he or she is not getting milk quickly. This often is caused by: Improper positioning. Problems with latching on. … of the mouth) can limit the baby's tongue movement and cause pain. Be sure to contact your doctor or a lactation …
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… blood circulation to the legs and feet may occur. This can cause changes in skin colour, decreased sensation, and leg … blood circulation to the legs and feet may occur. This can cause changes in skin colour, decreased sensation, and leg …
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… hormones in your blood (hypothyroidism). Depending on the cause of your hypothyroidism , you may need to take thyroid … hormones in your blood (hypothyroidism). Depending on the cause of your hypothyroidism , you may need to take thyroid …
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… Overview Some other conditions can cause symptoms that look like depression. Before your child … happen on its own. But it can also be triggered by certain medicines, such as antidepressants. It is important to tell … happen on its own. But it can also be triggered by certain medicines, such as antidepressants. It is important to tell …
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… films). Why It Is Done A spinal X-ray is done to: Find the cause of ongoing pain, numbness, or weakness. Check for … will lie on an X-ray table. If the X-ray is being taken because of a possibly serious injury to your neck or back, a … present. One or more bones in the spine may be abnormal because of a condition you were born with or because of …
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… may also encourage the growth of nerve cells that cause the muscles to contract. Electrical stimulation of the … footnote 4 Risks Vaginal or anal electrical stimulation can cause pain, tenderness, and bleeding. The risks of sacral … may also encourage the growth of nerve cells that cause the muscles to contract. Electrical stimulation of the …
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… herpes? Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection caused by one of the two types of the herpes simplex virus … many people who do get symptoms may not realize that it’s caused by HSV. Symptoms may include one or more sores that … anus and/or the mouth, hands and eyes. Herpes can also cause blisters around the mouth (oral herpes) often called …
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… when: You experience the involuntary release of urine. No cause for the incontinence is discovered in the medical … when: You experience the involuntary release of urine. No cause for the incontinence is discovered in the medical …
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… tight, tense feeling in your stomach. Eating on the run can cause indigestion. Use mealtime to relax, enjoy the flavour … tight, tense feeling in your stomach. Eating on the run can cause indigestion. Use mealtime to relax, enjoy the flavour …