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… and doctors' groups suggest routine screening. Talk to your doctor about whether your child has been or should be tested. To screen children … brain itself prevents proper hearing. How To Prepare Tell your doctor if you take or have taken antibiotics that can …
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… and are breastfeeding, the cow's milk protein is passed to your baby. Cow's milk protein is also an ingredient in most … usually will be switched to a different kind of formula. If your baby has signs of a milk protein allergy, contact your baby's doctor. Lactose Intolerance …
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… tips may help you stand and walk using good posture: Keep your ear, shoulder, hip, and ankle in a line. Avoid locking your knees while standing. Try placing one foot on a low … for a long time. Switch feet every few minutes. Keep your lower back in the neutral position . Related …
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… Overview When you use one part of your body in the same way over and over again, it can cause … an overuse injury. Overuse injuries happen when you stress your joints, muscles, or other tissues without allowing them … too much too soon. Doing intense exercise. Not varying your activity or exercise routine. Playing sports. Doing too …
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… of perceived exertion (RPE) can help you measure how hard your body is working when you exercise. To do this, you monitor yourself as you exercise. For example, you think about how … An RPE is usually used as part of a cardiac rehab program. Your cardiac rehab team will teach you how to use RPE. Then …
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… a chart with three columns and as many rows you need for your exercises. The chart can help you see your progress in the level 1 and level 2 exercises for … how many times you did the exercise and whether you had your eyes open or closed. In the third column, write down …
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… you are getting the prescribed daily amount of sodium in your diet. Make a chart with 3 columns and as many rows you need for meals and snacks. In the first column, record your meals. In the second column, record what you eat or and … in the meal. Take this record with you when you visit your health professional. See the example below. My doctor …
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… To Expect You will have a scar that fades with time. If your wound is large, your doctor may need to take a thin sheet of healthy skin from another part of your body. This sheet of skin can be used to cover the area …
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… exercises early, before the cast or boot comes off. Your total recovery time will probably be as long as 6 … of people having the surgeries differ. The success of your surgery can depend on: Your surgeon's experience. The type of surgery you have. How …
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… sugar. Mild high blood sugar You may have mild symptoms if your blood sugar levels are consistently higher than your target range. Some people may not notice any symptoms … odour. Loss of appetite, belly pain, and/or vomiting. If your blood sugar levels continue to rise, you may: Become …