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… The person you are caring for may have considerable physical limitations and must rely on others for help with … of his or her own weight, you may need to help. Even small changes in weight can signal a dangerous buildup of fluid. … Temperature. Symptoms of heart failure often get worse during hot, humid days. Use an air conditioner during the …
Medical tests
… or hCG) in a sample of urine. High levels of hCG are made during pregnancy. The home tests have similar results to the … hold in the urine stream or dip into a sample of urine. A second type uses a urine collection cup with a test device. … or hCG) in a sample of urine. High levels of hCG are made during pregnancy. The home tests have similar results to the …
Health topics
… Pap test? A Pap test, or Pap smear, is done to look for changes in the cells of the cervix. If your test is … yeast, or protozoa ( Trichomonas )—sometimes lead to minor changes on a Pap test called atypical squamous cells . Natural cell changes that may happen during and after menopause can also cause an abnormal Pap …
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… and chills. How are they diagnosed? Your doctor will do a physical examination and ask you questions about when the … what happens usually won't cause problems. If you have a second attack, you may want to have your gallbladder … an option. Or it may be done when other problems are found during laparoscopic surgery. This type of surgery requires a …
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… Milestones usually are grouped into five major areas: physical growth, cognitive development, emotional and social … language development, and sensory and motor development. Physical growth and development Most children by age 6: Have … balance and like to run, jump, skip, and try other forms of physical play. Can catch a ball. Skip with ease. Draw a …
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… or ankles. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will do a physical examination and ask you about your symptoms and … It often occurs in the first 2 years of treatment or during the first year after steroid medicine is stopped. … or ankles. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will do a physical examination and ask you about your symptoms and …
Medications
… stools, vomit that looks like coffee grounds) mental/mood changes (such as depression, mood swings, agitation) … time can make it more difficult for your body to respond to physical stress. Before having surgery or emergency … the risks and benefits with your doctor. Infants born to mothers who have been using this medication for an extended …
Medications
… puffy face unusual weight gain menstrual period changes mental/mood changes (such as depression, mood … time can make it more difficult for your body to respond to physical stress. Before having surgery or emergency … the risks and benefits with your doctor. Babies born to mothers who have used corticosteroids for a long time may …
Medications
… puffy face unusual weight gain menstrual period changes mental/mood changes (such as depression, mood … time can make it more difficult for your body to respond to physical stress. Before having surgery or emergency … the risks and benefits with your doctor. Babies born to mothers who have used corticosteroids for a long time may …
Medications
… puffy face unusual weight gain menstrual period changes mental/mood changes (such as depression, mood … time can make it more difficult for your body to respond to physical stress. Before having surgery or emergency … the risks and benefits with your doctor. Babies born to mothers who have used corticosteroids for a long time may …
