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… biting the cuticle and soft tissue surrounding the nail as well as biting the nail itself. Who bites their nails? … their nails on their own by age 30. Boys bite their nails more often than girls after age 10. Children may bite their nails more often when they are having problems at school or with …
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… need to be treated right away. That's because it can cause loss of vision. Some people who have GCA also have … whose ancestors are from Scandinavia or Northern Europe are more likely to have this problem. GCA occurs in women more often than men. It is more common as people get older. …
Medications
… Discuss the risks and benefits of this medication, as well as other effective and possibly safer treatments for … medication can decrease hallucinations, help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less … stiffness/pain/tenderness/weakness severe tiredness severe confusion sweating fast/irregular heartbeat dark urine signs …
Medications
… nausea, vomiting, mouth sores, dry skin, headache, and loss of appetite may occur. Nausea and vomiting can be … lower your ability to fight infections. This may make you more likely to get a serious (rarely fatal) infection or … of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat) severe …
Medical tests
… as Down syndrome , spina bifida , or anencephaly . Learn more Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening Tests for Birth … as Down syndrome , spina bifida , or anencephaly . Learn more Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening Tests for Birth …
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… things can lead to small tears, which can cause pain and swelling. What are the risks of having plantar fasciitis? … may change the way you walk. Over time, this may lead to more discomfort and pain as well as other foot, leg, hip, or … didn't start until I started walking as part of my weight-loss program. Losing weight is supposed to help plantar …
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… the obsessions. The symptoms usually take up a lot of time, more than 1 hour a day. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor can … are designed to help people take an active role in managing a health condition. Anxiety: Stop Negative Thoughts … health assessment. This is a check of your emotions and how well you can think, reason, and remember. You may be given …
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… because he or she cannot hear you. Not being able to see well may make the person more confused, agitated, or withdrawn. If you suspect a … as to what the person is feeling. Sometimes the emotion is more important than what is said. Continue to treat the …
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… the vaccine may be provided for free to women who are 26 or more weeks pregnant to protect them and their newborns. For more information about pertussis vaccines see the following: … and pregnant women in the last 3 months of pregnancy, as well as all of their household and daycare contacts. People …
Medications
… any signs of an allergic reaction such as rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe … herbal products). Side Effects See also Warning section. Loss of appetite, stomach/abdominal pain, or change in sense … reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before using this medication, tell your doctor …
