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… the night. Some need more sleep than others. Bedtime tips You can help your baby—and yourself—sleep better. The goal … easier. Keep the light off during nighttime feedings, and use a soft voice. Settle your baby down to sleep as quickly … (SIDS) Adaptation Date: 9/13/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC …
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… Sweating above the level of spinal injury. A stuffy nose. Nausea. A slow or very fast heart rate. Goose bumps below the … injury. What causes it? Autonomic dysreflexia occurs when your body reacts to pain or pressure below your spinal cord … room or call emergency services. Be sure to talk to your health care team ahead of time about what to do when you …
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… Overview A meniscus tear is a common knee joint injury. How well the knee will heal and whether surgery will be needed … knee bends Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… intestine) was removed, you will lose more water, because the stool no longer passes through the large intestine … , most medicine is absorbed in the small intestine. How well a medicine is absorbed depends on how much functioning … absorbed. If you can, use liquid medicines. Tell all your health professionals (doctors and pharmacist) about the type …
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… Overview Overview HIV does not survive well outside the body. HIV cannot be spread from one person … following ways: Casual contact In studies of hundreds of households in which families have lived with and cared for … Infection Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… aseptic necrosis, or ischemic bone necrosis. What causes it? An injury, such as a forceful impact in an auto … include medicines, exercises, and electrical stimulation as well as limiting stress or weight-bearing on the bone and … Dermatitis) Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… Group A streptococcal infections Last updated March 1, 2013 HealthLink BC File number 106 Download PDF Document English … and the membranes around the heart and brain. This can cause infections of the blood, muscles or lungs, and cause … valves which can lead to congestive heart failure or swelling of the lining of the heart. It is a rare …
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… (EKG or ECG) records the electrical activity of your heart while you do your usual activities. Ambulatory … whether they occur at the same time you have symptoms. Because arrhythmias can come and go, it may be hard to record … the Doctor Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - …
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… buildup of watery fluid around one or both testicles . It causes the scrotum or groin area to swell. A congenital hydrocele is one that a baby is born … examination that includes questions about the child's health. The swelling is often easy to see, so the hydrocele …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Do not use unapproved, unproven, or potentially dangerous substances or methods as treatment for your baby who has … Colic Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
