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… Put the frame on blocks or place a foam wedge under the head of your mattress to raise the head of your bed 6 in. (15 cm) to 8 in. (20 cm). (Adding … sleep habits Here are some things you can try. Raise the head of your bed 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 in.) This will help …
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… Usually your baby can safely be born at this age. 40 weeks Head hair is usually present. The testicles of male babies … 40 – 42 weeks (late term) The fontanels (soft spots on the head) are becoming smaller and the skull bones are growing …
Medications
… health needs. Uses This medication is used to treat head lice, tiny insects that infest and irritate your scalp. Head lice lay small white eggs (nits) at the roots of hair … be checked for lice and nits. Use a comb to help look for head lice or nits. Treat everyone infected with lice on the …
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… about. And if you need support or advice, you can plan ahead with the right people before the surgery. When … use larger handwriting or a favourite colour. Look ahead. Picture yourself doing something that feels good. … about. And if you need support or advice, you can plan ahead with the right people before the surgery. When …
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… your nose to clear any clots. Sit up straight and tip your head slightly forward. Do not tilt your head back. This may cause blood to run down the back of your … Avoid lifting or straining after a nosebleed. Keep your head elevated right after a nosebleed. Put a thin layer of …
Medical tests
… pads or patches called electrodes will be placed on your head and body with a small amount of glue and tape. (The … pads or patches called electrodes will be placed on your head and body with a small amount of glue and tape. (The …
Medical tests
… mouth. Some people feel sick to their stomach or have a headache. Tell your doctor how you are feeling. Risks There … with this test. Some people who have a myelogram develop a headache, nausea, or vomiting after the test. The headache may last for 24 hours. In rare cases, a seizure may …
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… to fractures (for example, broken hip or broken ankle), head injuries, loss of mobility and independence, long-term …
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… activities that involve exerting force above your head. Don’t lie on a bench with your head lower than the rest of your body. Don’t lift extremely …