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… nurse practitioner. It uses sound waves to produce a live image of your baby in the womb that can be seen on a monitor. … waves that bounce off of the baby and turns them into an image. These images are used to assess the health and well-being of your …
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… are and plan how you will cope with each one. 6. Manage withdrawal When you quit smoking, your body has to … this. NRT or prescription medications can also help you manage withdrawal symptoms. 7. Go easy on yourself Quitting is … They do not contain nicotine but work in the brain to manage withdrawal symptoms and nicotine cravings, and can …
Healthy eating
… cancer, there are some things you can’t control, like age, sex, and family history. The good news, however, is … stomach cancers. Processed meats include ham, bacon, sausage, salami, hot dogs, pepperoni, many deli meats, and … size. Overweight and obesity increases the risk for esophageal, pancreatic, liver, colorectal, uterine (uterus or …
Medical tests
… A1c Test On this page: Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done … help your doctor see how big your risk is of developing problems from diabetes, such as kidney failure, vision problems, and leg or foot numbness. Keeping your A1c level …
Health topics
… Necrotizing Enterocolitis On this page: … which can be deadly. Some children may have ongoing problems with digestion, growth, or development. This … This can happen when a baby is born early or when there are problems during pregnancy or delivery. Experts don't know if …
Health topics
… Dementia: Medicines to Treat Behaviour Changes On this page: Overview Overview The decision to try medicine to treat behaviour problems in Alzheimer's disease is different for each … Your doctor can help you decide. Medicines for behaviour problems linked to dementia do not work very well for most …
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… Congenital Torticollis On this page: … may want an X-ray of the cervical spine to rule out bone problems. Your doctor may also check your baby's hips. Some … is sometimes treatable. Neck Problems and Injuries Physiotherapy Current as of: …
Medications
… Colchicine Extended-Release - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … the risk of getting serious related heart and blood vessel problems (such as stroke, heart attack). It is thought to … throat that doesn't go away, fever, chills) signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine) unusual …
Medications
… Tenofovir Alafenamide - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … (such as depression, anxiety, confusion) signs of kidney problems (such as a change in the amount of urine) unusual … can cause severe (sometimes fatal) liver and blood problems (lactic acidosis). Tell your doctor right away if …
Medications
… Nizatidine - Oral On this page: Uses Other Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions … also used to treat certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (such as erosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal … This drug may also be used for other stomach/intestinal problems caused by too much stomach acid. How To Use Take …
