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… milk you produce. Alcohol can affect your baby’s motor development and sleep. It can also decrease the amount of …
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… Common Types of Hernias On this page: Overview Overview A hernia is a bulge caused by tissue … in the area of the incision. It can happen months or even years after surgery. This type of hernia can occur in people … are three main types of hiatal hernia: sliding, paraesophageal , and mixed. Most people who have a hiatal hernia have …
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… Interactive Tool: Are You Ready to Quit Smoking? On this page: What does this tool help you learn? What does your … your readiness to quit smoking. The tool uses the stages-of-change approach, which is based on research about … might slip up and avoiding those situations. It may take years before the temptation to smoke completely leaves and …
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… Ravi's Story: Coping With Back Pain and Depression On this page: Ravi's Story Ravi's Story Ravi thought he was coping … like I had powered through my back pain for the past 10 years." Ravi's doctor convinced him to take an … the worse my back feels." The counsellor made a guided imagery recording that Ravi could use to help him relax when …
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… Malocclusion and Orthodontics On this page: … of the face and teeth. Make a plaster model or digital image of the teeth. How is malocclusion treated? Orthodontic … from moving. Some people need to use retainers for many years after treatment. Bad or Changed …
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… Intrauterine Device (IUD) Removal On this page: Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done Related … device (IUD) to prevent pregnancy for 2.5 to 10 years, depending on the type. Your doctor will remove your … device (IUD) to prevent pregnancy for 2.5 to 10 years, depending on the type. Your doctor will remove your …
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… Bipolar Disorder in Children: School Issues On this page: Overview Overview Even with … treatment, symptoms of bipolar disorder can be hard to manage. This can make school a challenge. Regular communication … treatment, symptoms of bipolar disorder can be hard to manage. This can make school a challenge. Regular communication …
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… HIV and Fatigue On this page: … you have HIV, especially if you have had the virus for many years. Being severely tired can affect your ability to work, … you have HIV, especially if you have had the virus for many years. Being severely tired can affect your ability to work, …
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… Birth Control Hormones: The Shot On this page: Overview Overview The shot is used to … control method that is right for you. What are the advantages of using the birth control shot? The shot is one of the … certain health problems or concerns. What are the disadvantages of using the birth control shot? The shot doesn't …
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… about my insomnia and decided to try sleeping pills. Liz, age 45 I kept many bad habits I had picked up in college. I … and limit how much alcohol and coffee I drink. Alejandro, age 25 I used to worry about not going to sleep at night. So … for a short time to help me get the rest I need. Chris, age 33 I have several health problems and have started …
