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… fever, rash, cough or runny nose, also occur in other illnesses. About a quarter of all people who get fifth … then come back or get worse when the person is exposed to heat, such as in a warm bath or direct sunlight. The rash … to mothers who were infected while pregnant do not have an increased risk of birth defects. If you are at risk of …
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… Becoming a Donor Examinations and Tests Surgery Costs Related Information Overview You may be thinking about … to find out how your donation may affect your coverage. Related Information Organ Transplant Planning to Be an Organ … to find out how your donation may affect your coverage. Related Information Organ Transplant Planning to Be an Organ …
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… How to Prepare Your Child Getting Started Giving Support Related Information Overview When should you … training. For example, toilet-training setbacks can be related to the arrival of a new baby, a move, a change in preschool or child care, family conflict, or illness or death of a close family member. A child's toilet …
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… Baby Blues On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Many women get … drinking alcohol or caffeine and taking other drugs or medicines. Check in with your doctor. Close monitoring after childbirth is important. If you have an increased risk for developing postpartum depression, follow …
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… How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Related Information Test Overview A tonometry … simple screening test (such as air-puff tonometry) finds an increased IOP. Electronic indentation tonometry . Electronic … develop glaucoma unless the pressure is lowered with medicines. People who have an ongoing IOP higher than 21 mm …
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… Prevent a Heart Attack and Stroke On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Physical activity is … also help your heart if you do have a heart attack. It may increase the number of smaller blood vessels that connect … exercise include: Mental well-being and stress relief. Increased flexibility, if stretching is done afterwards. …
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… Multiple Sclerosis and Pregnancy On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Most people who are … affecting the pregnancy, labour, or delivery. MS does not increase the risk of miscarriage or birth defects. Some … Some things to think about and plan for include: Some medicines used to treat MS should not be used during …
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… Broken Toe On this page: Related Information What is a broken toe? A … A hairline crack (stress fracture) may occur after a sudden increase in activity, such as increased running or walking. … need to check that your toe is healing right. Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the label. If …
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… VBAC: Uterine Scar Rupture On this page: Overview Related Information Overview The most rare yet … of labour. footnote 1 A woman's risk of uterine rupture increases with: Each additional uterine surgical scar. Any … doctors are comfortable with the careful use of certain medicines to start labour. In the rare event that a uterine …
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… Marks, Itching, and Skin Changes On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Common skin changes during … are also itchy. Palmar erythema is thought to be caused by increased levels of estrogen during pregnancy. The problem … are also itchy. Palmar erythema is thought to be caused by increased levels of estrogen during pregnancy. The problem …
