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… Overview Thyroid hormones help regulate the way the body uses energy. You need thyroid hormone replacement when you do not have enough thyroid hormones in your blood (hypothyroidism). Depending on the cause of your hypothyroidism , you may need to take thyroid hormones …
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… Information Overview The inability to move a part of your body (paralysis) as a result of a tick bite is a rare … Symptoms usually start 4 to 7 days after a tick attaches to your body. Symptoms of tick paralysis include: Tingling, …
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… Reach and stay at a healthy weight. Do calf stretches with your toe pointed slightly in. Make sure your body is warmed up (from walking or biking) before fully …
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… I do if I find a tick on my skin? If you find a tick on your skin, you need to remove it as soon as possible. Check your entire body and clothing. Do not stop when you find one tick. There …
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… instead of one large one. Recovery time is faster. You and your doctor will think about several things in deciding … These include: The location and extent of the disease. Your general health. Whether you have scar tissue in the … which is called a colostomy, waste will leave your body through the stoma instead of through the anus. This …
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… Feelings of numbness or tingling on one side of your face or body. Feeling separated from your body. Anxiety or fear. Nausea. An aura is often the …
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… tissues, such as muscles. Carbohydrate. This is the body's preferred source of energy. Fat, which also provides … varied, and moderate can give you all the nutrients your body needs. Balance means eating from each food group … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… to speak. Focal aware seizures affect only those muscles or body parts controlled by the specific area of the brain … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the …
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… a rash that can appear on many different parts of the body. It is called ringworm because it sometimes looks like … treatment seems to run in families. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and examine your skin and the rash. The doctor …
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… iron while you are pregnant. These nutrients are vital to your baby's cell growth, brain and organ development, and … sources (such as soy, nuts, and grains) must be included in your diet. Pay attention to vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is … from meats. Eat foods that contain vitamin C to help your body absorb iron from a meal. Get plenty of calcium. If you …
