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… age 30, men and women begin to lose bone mass. If over time your bones thin so much that they become fragile and in danger of breaking, you have osteoporosis . You can slow bone loss and could even prevent osteoporosis by … may need to take a calcium supplement with vitamin D. Types of calcium supplements include: Calcium carbonate. It …
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… and older children, children younger than age 3 usually can't tell you if they have it. Most of the time vomiting … is becoming more frequent or severe Does your child have diabetes? Yes Diabetes No Diabetes Is your child's diabetes … nearly every time he or she tries to drink something. This type of vomiting makes it impossible to keep down any fluids …
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… common skin infection caused by a fungus. Athlete's foot can cause itching, peeling, and cracking on the bottoms of … Itching, burning, or both. Your symptoms may depend on the type of athlete's foot you have. Toe web infection usually … medicines and taking care of your feet. But if you have diabetes and get athlete's foot, or if you have infections …
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… Tennis Elbow: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Tennis Elbow: Should I … one large incision, or by more than one technique. The type of surgery will depend on the problem and which method …
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… What is vulvodynia? Vulvodynia is pain in the vulva that can't be explained by another health problem, such as an … of the vagina. This is called localized vulvodynia. Or you may feel the pain on or around most of the vulva. This … vulvar pain worse. Cognitive behavioural therapy. This is a type of counselling that can help you learn to change the …
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… in Women: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Stress Incontinence in … that put pressure on your bladder. It's the most common type of incontinence in women. Stress incontinence can be …
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… page: Overview Overview COVID-19 is a disease caused by a type of coronavirus. This illness was first found in 2019 and has since spread worldwide (pandemic). Symptoms can range from mild, such as fever and body aches, to … dementia, and cerebral palsy. Being overweight (obesity). Diabetes. Chronic kidney disease. Liver disease. Substance …
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… is a good way to find out if your baby is doing well. It can show if there is a problem. Monitoring may be done all … or at set times (intermittent). Most women have some type of monitoring. Talk with your doctor or midwife during … mean, for example, that you have pre-eclampsia or type 1 diabetes or that your baby has a health problem. A pregnancy …
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… respiratory infections each year. Respiratory problems can be as minor as the common cold or as serious as … system includes the bronchial tubes and lungs. These types of problems are less common than ones in the upper … sweating No Shaking chills or heavy sweating Do you have diabetes? Yes Diabetes No Diabetes Is your diabetes getting …
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… health care provider is very important. The relationship you have with your health care provider greatly influences … doctor or a specialist, it's important to find a doctor you can partner with. A strong partnership between you and your … to communicate with each other about your care. What type of provider may be a good choice? A primary care doctor …
