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… which you are not having treatment. It does not mean that your doctors are giving up or refusing to give you treatment. What To Expect During this time, you will: See your doctor on a regular … your disease. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Your child's tics related to Tourette syndrome may seem worse in certain situations or during times when your child experiences strong emotions. … (TS) Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
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… Overview Overview Babies grow quickly during the first year of life. Weight, length, and head … measurements are plotted on growth charts to monitor your baby's growth over time. Most babies: Grow about 7.5 cm … Teething Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
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… feel as though you are spinning. This may cause you to lose your balance and fall. There are things you can do to help … family and friends to your condition and how they can help during an attack of vertigo. Know whether medicines you take … Older Adults Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… Do not read, eat, work, or watch television in bed. Use your bed only for sleeping and sex. Keep your bedroom at a … Use a neck support pillow to stabilize your head and neck during sleep. Eliminate or block out all sound and light … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… out whether a kidney stone or something else is blocking your urinary tract . During the test, your doctor will insert a thin, lighted … problem. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… They gradually loosen as they fit higher on the leg. If your doctor recommends compression stockings, wear them during the day to help relieve symptoms. For very mild … Procedure? Current as of: December 19, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… remove kidney stones. The doctor makes a small incision in your back. The doctor then puts a hollow tube into your … either general anesthesia or regional or spinal anesthesia during this procedure. A small tube (catheter) may be … function. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… Having palpitations means that you are unusually aware of your heartbeat. Some people describe them as: A "fluttering" … of breath. Feeling short of breath (dyspnea) often happens during arrhythmias. This symptom can be hard for people to … Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - …
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… means finding a way to stay substance-free while changing your attitudes and behaviours. Here are some tips for … for a long time and helps you stay substance-free. Have a healthy lifestyle. Exercise and be active. This is good for … example, you might: Do volunteer work for a cause that you care about. Take classes that interest you. Join a club or …