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… belly, and lead to crying. An overfed baby also may spit up more than usual and have loose stools. Although crying from discomfort is not colic , it can make crying more frequent and more intense in an already colicky baby. What are signs that …
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… helps prevent cavities and other dental problems. Brush, floss, and try to limit sugary foods and drinks. Getting the … normal and should go away after your baby is born. You have more blood flow to the mucous membranes of the mouth and … especially when you brush your teeth. Your gums may be more swollen and tender than usual. Try using a toothbrush …
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… flare-up, your usual symptoms suddenly get worse. You have more shortness of breath and wheezing. You have more coughing, with or without mucus. You may cough up more mucus than usual, and it may be a different colour. …
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… to use a backup birth control method. If you miss two or more hormone pills, take 1 pill as soon as you remember you … instructions on how to take your missed pills. Pregnancy is more likely. So use a backup method of birth control for 7 … health clinics. If you are vomiting or have diarrhea for more than 2 days, use another method of birth control for 7 …
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… nosocomial pneumonia. Experts tend to think of it as a more serious illness than pneumonia that people get in daily … causes most cases of pneumonia. These other bacteria may be more resistant to antibiotics and harder to treat than S. … condition, a chest X-ray will be ordered. If needed, more imaging tests may be done. Your doctor may also check a sample …
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… through your usual pads or tampons each hour for 2 or more hours. For most women, soaking through their usual pads or tampons every hour for 2 or more hours is not normal and is considered severe. If you … severe. Moderate bleeding means that you are soaking more than 1 pad or tampon in 3 hours. Mild bleeding means …
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… treated in the hospital. Sometimes staph bacteria can cause more serious widespread infection. In the hospital, staph infections are more likely to occur in wounds, burns, or places where there … bacteria. This test may take several days. In some cases, imaging is done to look for signs of infection. For example, a …
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… strengthening activities Last updated March 1, 2017 Being more physically active can help you feel better, deal with stress more easily, and handle day-to-day activities more comfortably. To get the best results, it’s important to …
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… find that there were certain times of the day when you are more stressed? What was going on during those times? Were your reactions related more to thoughts, like worrying, or were they more physical, like headaches? Did you notice that certain …
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… flexibility activities Last updated December 1, 2016 Being more physically active can help you feel better, deal with stress more easily, and handle day-to-day activities more comfortably. To get the best results, it's important to …