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… some diseases. Usually your baby can safely be born at this age. 40 weeks Head hair is usually present. The testicles of …
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… Productive Coughs On this page: Overview Overview A productive … that drains down the back of the throat ( post-nasal drainage ). Home treatment may be all that is needed to provide … relief if you have a productive cough and post-nasal drainage but do not have other symptoms. A productive cough in a …
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… Health Problems Associated With Adult Obesity On this page: Overview Overview How obesity … affects your health depends on many things, including your age, your sex, where you carry your body fat, and how … affects your health depends on many things, including your age, your sex, where you carry your body fat, and how …
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… Arthritis: Stretching and Strengthening Exercises On this page: Overview Overview Stretching and … a physiotherapist or parent for infants or toddlers. Older children can do these exercises themselves. This type of … with JIA have less active disease, they should be encouraged to maintain aerobic conditioning through swimming, …
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… Tonsillectomy On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … about surgery to remove the tonsils, not the adenoids. For children, a general anesthetic is always used. It makes the … Should My Child Have a Tonsillectomy? How Well It Works Children who have their tonsils removed for repeated throat …
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… as infection or clotting of the dialysis access . Encourage you to talk with your loved ones about end-of-life goals … around the dialysis access that can lead to a bowel blockage, but this is rare. Problems linked to hemodialysis may … of not feeling good and want to die comfortably. Georgia, age 81 I've had family members receive dialysis because of …
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… about my insomnia and decided to try sleeping pills. Liz, age 45 I kept many bad habits I had picked up in college. I … and limit how much alcohol and coffee I drink. Alejandro, age 25 I used to worry about not going to sleep at night. So … for a short time to help me get the rest I need. Chris, age 33 I have several health problems and have started …
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… FAQs What is Alzheimer's disease? Alzheimer's disease damages the brain . It causes a steady loss of memory and … ability to do daily activities. They can be used in all stages of the disease. Memantine (Ebixa) can relieve symptoms … thinking problems. It may help you in the middle and late stages of the disease, when your symptoms are severe. You may …
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… you can't stay on the diet, you may end up feeling discouraged and give up on trying to change your eating habits. … follow a diet plan if I'm going to make this work. Dennis, age 29 I've tried dieting to lose weight before. It always … in the way I eat instead of doing a temporary diet. Sue, age 45 I've tried to lose weight on my own. But it is too …
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… and my baby more if I did not take antidepressants. Cindy, age 27 I was sailing along with my pregnancy, doing great, … beautiful baby girl without taking antidepressants. Fala, age 19 I had always thought that if you had depression and … under control, and I had a healthy baby boy. Nathalie, age 32 I had a bout of depression when I was 18 and was on …
