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… volunteers or leaders. Volunteers may help provide services during emergencies. These services can include: Lodging … in an emergency? Everyone has a different reaction during emergencies or disasters. Relying on volunteers during and after an emergency can place more stress or …
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… In babies Your baby's symptoms may include: Crying during feeding. Refusing or resisting feeding. Gulping often during feeding. Gaining too much weight. Gaining too little … milk flow is too fast for your baby to take in enough milk during feedings. Your baby isn't able to feed long enough to …
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… This treatment is only for internal hemorrhoids. During the procedure, the doctor uses a device that creates … done in a doctor's office. You may feel heat and some pain during the procedure. Afterward, you may have a sensation of … fibre to ensure smooth bowel movements. If you strain during bowel movements, hemorrhoids can come back. Why It Is …
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… Swallowing air when sucking. A baby may swallow excess air during bottle-feeding when drinking too rapidly or when … the following tips to relieve abdominal gas in your baby during and after feeding. Use the proper position during feeding. Feed your baby in a partially upright …
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… in your body. It can happen from normal hormone changes during infancy, puberty, or as men age. Or it may be caused … gynecomastia from rapid changes in their hormone levels during puberty. Men can develop gynecomastia from … pain. Some breast enlargement is common in adolescent boys during puberty. But it is usually temporary and goes away …
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… if there is anything that can be done to help you feel safe during the examination. Why It Is Done A pelvic examination … you may want to empty your bladder first. How It Is Done During a pelvic examination, you will: Take off your clothes … vaginal lubricant, such as K-Y Jelly, before being placed. During the bimanual part of the examination, you may feel …
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… taken. ERCP can diagnose and treat certain problems found during the test. In some cases, your doctor can insert small … products you take. Some may increase the risk of problems during your procedure. Your doctor will tell you if you … if your doctor takes out gallstones or places a stent during the test. Otherwise, you can go home after the test. …
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… You can try non-medical options that can help with pain during childbirth. Some examples include breathing in a … can ask someone to massage your shoulders and lower back during contractions. Imagery. You can imagine a peaceful … ease stress in early labour. Acupuncture. This treatment during labour may help you manage pain. What are the risks …
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… rate is the number of times your heart beats per minute. During exercise, your body may need three or four times your … your muscles need more oxygen when you exert yourself. During exercise, your heart typically beats faster so that … beats both faster and stronger to increase cardiac output during exercise. Sufficient cardiac output helps keep blood …
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… products you take. Some may increase the risk of problems during your test. Your doctor will tell you if you should … screen. You will need to lie still with your eyes closed during the recording. The technologist will watch you directly or through a window during the test. The recording may be stopped from time to …
