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… your child grows from newborn to toddler and beyond, play should continue to have an important place in their life and … say, “I am changing your diaper and you feel upset because you want to be cozy in your pajamas.” Point out and name … to give toddlers a choice between several activities, play should be spontaneous and unstructured as much as possible. …
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… irregular, or if you have stopped menstruating due to menopause or the removal of your uterus (hysterectomy), do your … what your breasts normally look and feel like, any changes should be checked by a doctor. Changes may include: Any new … Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine E. Gregory …
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… patch to close the cut in the artery. Then the doctor will use stitches to close the cut in your skin. It will leave a … might be an option for you. Learn more Stroke Prevention: Should I Have a Carotid Artery Procedure? How Well It Works … the short term, it increases the risk of stroke and death. Medicine and a heart-healthy lifestyle may work as well as …
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… Works Risks Surgery Overview Endoscopic surgery uses a thin tube with a camera attached (endoscope). The … than with open surgery. Learn more Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Should I Have Surgery? How Well It Works Most people who … Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam …
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… from the uterus, such as fibroids or polyps. It may also be used to diagnose and treat abnormal bleeding or fertility … test when you could be pregnant. Your doctor may give you medicine to take before the test that will help open your … during your procedure. Your doctor will tell you if you should stop taking any of them before the procedure and how …
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… you know how much short-acting insulin to give. You can use a home blood sugar meter to check your child's blood … Your child's doctor will tell you how often and when you should test your child's blood sugar. Be sure to keep a … You can get these logs from companies that make diabetic medicines and supplies. Or you can use a home blood sugar …
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… Treatment Overview Catheter ablation is a procedure used to selectively destroy areas of the heart that are … tachycardia. Learn more Supraventricular Tachycardia: Should I Have Catheter Ablation? How Well It Works Catheter … Cardiology, Electrophysiology Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam …
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… pregnant. And there's no fixed number of kilograms that you should be aiming for. Instead, there's a range of weight … affected. Just be sure your doctor knows. Get help with nausea and vomiting, if needed. How much weight gain is good … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney …
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… page: Overview How They Work Styles of Hearing Aids Getting Used to Them Overview Hearing aids make … sounds. Your hearing aids can be uncomfortable. But they should not be painful. Before you leave the hearing aid … your new hearing aids, make sure they fit. Your hearing aid should not hurt your ear or be loose in your ear. Sometimes …
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… of the organs and other structures in your upper belly. It uses sound waves to show images on a screen. Areas that can … the ureters are enlarged because urine does not drain as it should. Kidney stones are seen. (But not all stones can be … Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica …
