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… for total lead in drinking water, measured at the tap. You should make every effort to maintain lead levels in drinking … development, behaviour, size and hearing of developing fetuses, infants and young children. The health impact depends … is suspected or has been measured in your water supply, you should reduce your exposure to the lead. If you are …
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… or an injury to the breast can damage the implant and cause it to leak, deflate, or rupture. The implant may harden, … habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, sexual history, and travel. … in the back, neck, jaw, or upper belly, or in one or both shoulders or arms. Light-headedness or sudden weakness. A …
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… stop eating when they're full. Experts agree that newborns should be fed on demand. This means that you breast- or … to cry a lot. During the feeding, keep the light off and use a soft voice. If you want to give your baby more … Susan C. Kim MD - Pediatrics Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine John Pope MD - Pediatrics Current as of: March 1, …
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… prostate gland . As the prostate gets bigger, it may cause problems when you urinate. Your score on this tool may … sure that the problem is not changing or getting worse. Medicines to help reduce your symptoms. Surgery to help … more Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Enlarged Prostate: Should I Have Surgery? Enlarged Prostate: Should I Take …
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… foot and mouth disease? Hand, foot and mouth disease is caused by enteroviruses. It’s most common in children under 10 … surfaces that many people touch regularly and shared toys should be cleaned with soap and water, and disinfected with … into 1 litre (4 cups) of water A weaker solution of bleach should be used to disinfect toys: Mix 5 mL (1 teaspoon) of …
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… and athlete's foot (tinea pedis) at the same time. What causes it? Jock itch is caused by a fungus. Fungi commonly … the directions on the package, and don't stop using the medicine just because your symptoms go away. Use the … your doctor. If you have jock itch and athlete's foot, you should treat both to prevent reinfecting your groin when you …
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… Symptoms Prediabetes If your blood sugar is higher than it should be, but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 … Exercise Tips Prediabetes: Which Treatment Should I Use to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes? Type 1 Diabetes Type 1 … Diabetes: Dealing With Low Blood Sugar From Insulin or Medicine Diabetes: Dealing With Low Blood Sugar From …
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… it needs. Things that may affect your body clock and can cause sleep problems include: Jet lag. Crossing time zones disrupts your body clock. You have sleep problems because your body clock has not adjusted to the new time zone. … injury, recovering from a coma, and severe depression. Some medicines that affect the central nervous system may also …
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… eggs. Head lice is common in children. They are common because they can spread anytime a child's head comes into … away without treatment. There are several over-the-counter medicines that kill lice. Most of them are creams or … you use the medicine before washing your hair. Children should be able to keep going to school. Children should be …
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… for glaucoma . Gonioscopy is done if your doctor thinks you should be checked for glaucoma. Glaucoma is an eye disease that can cause blindness by damaging the optic nerve . If you have … not put them back in for 1 hour after the test or until the medicine used to numb your eye wears off. If your eyes might …
