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… about alcohol and other drugs can help children understand your family’s values. It can also help you bond with your kids, which in itself is a key way to protect them from … alcohol while hanging out, playing, or goofing off with your children. Watch music videos and listen to popular …
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… Do not use the cream on children younger than age 2 unless your doctor tells you to. Do not use in the rectal or vaginal area in children younger than age 12 unless your doctor tells you to. If itching affects your sleep, ask … and Injuries Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… fractures of the spine. The procedure can return your vertebrae to a more normal shape. Your doctor may numb the area, or you may get medicine to … Back Pain Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… drinks. Drink water instead. Some fats can be part of a healthy diet. But cutting back on fats from highly processed … and many snack foods is a good way to lower the calories in your diet. Also, use smaller amounts of fats like butter, … and mayonnaise. Add fresh garlic, lemon, or herbs to your meals to add flavour without adding fat. Meats and …
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… be difficult to pee. You may also find it hard to tell when your bladder's full. Here's some advice that can help. Try to pee at regular times. This will prevent your bladder from getting too full. If it's hard to start peeing, or if it stings, pour warm water over your perineum or pee in the shower. You may have some …
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… Viral load is a measurement of how much HIV is present in your blood. A sample of blood is drawn and sent to a lab for … than a CD4+ cell count of what the virus is doing in your body at the moment. (The CD4+ test measures the effect … Infection Current as of: March 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… cause depression. If you think you might be depressed, tell your doctor right away. The sooner you know if you are … you can get treatment. Treatment can help you feel better. Your doctor will want to know if in the past 2 weeks: You … Current as of: December 19, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… or have any pressure areas. Smooth out all wrinkles in your socks when you put them on. Mittens rather than gloves so your fingers are together and can be rolled into a fist. … Exposure Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… therapy (IDET) is a treatment for chronic low back pain. Your doctor may suggest IDET if they think the pain in your back is coming from the disc itself. Your doctor may … tears. Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… Metamucil. Multivitamins and iron pills. If you think that your gas, burping, or bloating may be caused by a medicine … that was not prescribed by a doctor, stop taking it. Call your doctor if you feel that you need to continue taking the … your symptoms. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
