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… who have Tourette's disorder drink or have problems with substance use." Like many adults, people who have Tourette's … (TS) Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics … M. Lindholm DO - Neurology Louis Pellegrino MD - Developmental Pediatrics Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: …
Healthy eating
… how much sodium there is in food can help you make more healthy food choices. The table below lists foods and their … sodium content of foods can also be found on food labels. Use this information to make lower sodium choices. Food … cup) 121 Yogurt, fruit flavoured 175mL (¾ cup) 67 Swiss (Emmental) cheese 50g (1 ½ oz) 35 Cottage cheese, dry curd …
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… Type 1 Diabetes: Your Child's Role in Care On this page: Overview Related … own care with appropriate supervision. Teens may choose to use an insulin pump instead of shots. If they use a pump, … in Children Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
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… central nervous system—the brain and spinal cord. It can cause problems with muscle control and strength, vision, … is important, because these problems can all affect how well you can think and remember. … (MS) Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Caroline S. Rhoads MD - …
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… Melatonin On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Used Risks Treatment Overview Melatonin … gland , a small gland in the brain. Melatonin helps control your sleep and wake cycles. Very small amounts of it are … drive or operate machinery when you are taking it. During health examinations, tell your doctor if you are taking …
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… or ibuprofen to relieve facial pain and headache. Use a decongestant nasal spray, gel, or drops (such as … cause rebound congestion . It makes your mucous membranes swell up more than before you used the spray. Try an oral … you have any medical conditions speak to your pharmacist or health care provider before using oral decongestants. Try …
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… symptoms of respiratory illnesses. Chest Problems Coughs, Age 11 and Younger Coughs, Age 12 and Older Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger Respiratory Problems, Age 12 and Older Other …
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… Diagnosis and treatment of asthma can be a challenge if you are age 65 or older. You might have another medical … can make it hard to diagnose asthma. Have one or more other health conditions that can make asthma symptoms worse and … such as osteoporosis , can become worse when you use asthma medicines. Your doctor may prescribe asthma …
Medical tests
… for several days. Why It Is Done The myoglobin test is used to look for disease or injury of muscle tissue. The … rhabdomyolysis . How To Prepare In general, there's nothing you have to do before this test, unless your doctor tells you to. How It Is Done Blood test A health professional uses a needle to take a blood sample, …
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… separates from the end (acromion) of the shoulder blade because of torn ligaments. This injury occurs most often from a … pain when the injury occurs. Limited shoulder movement as well as swelling and bruising may follow. The small joint … Injuries Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
