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… growth and development, including brain development. How can I make sure my child has enough iron? Introduce iron-rich foods to your baby at around 6 months. This is when your baby’s iron … Many foods can help your child get enough iron. There are 2 types of iron found in food: Heme iron: This type is easily …
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… your feet and ending at your head. As you do this "body scan," you might note places where you're tense or have pain. … stress and help people relax. Studies of people who have type 2 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, heart disease, chronic pain, …
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… Should I Take Bisphosphonate Medicines? 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. Osteoporosis: Should I … side effect. footnote 3 footnote 5 footnote 7 There are two types of bone side effects: Problems with the jaw bone. This …
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… prevent other problems, such as infection. There are many types of burns. Heat burns (thermal burns) are caused by … by skin exposure to wet, windy, or cold conditions. They can also be caused by touching cold items such as dry ice … Yes Red streaks or pus No Red streaks or pus Do you have diabetes, a weakened immune system , peripheral arterial …
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… causing shooting numbness and pain. The funny-bone feeling can be intense, but it's not serious. It will go away on its … elbow (lateral epicondylitis). This is the most common type of tendinopathy that affects the elbow. It's most often … Yes Red streaks or pus No Red streaks or pus Do you have diabetes, a weakened immune system , peripheral arterial …
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… page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a … Basics What is low back pain? Low back pain is pain that can occur anywhere below the ribs and above the legs. It is … acupuncture, massage, and yoga. For chronic back pain, one type of treatment by itself may not help. The best plan is …
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… they need for healthy growth and development. This can lead to being underweight or overweight. Children who … hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) in adulthood. Type 2 diabetes. In children, this disease is linked to being …
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… With Arthritis Actionset Overview Exercise may make you feel better, reduce your joint pain, and make it easier … activity, which may make you not want to exercise. But you can use heat and cold therapy or take pain medicines to help … to exercise if you have osteoarthritis There are several types of exercises that you can do to help keep your muscles …
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… Who Should Be Screened? Is Screening Accurate? Should You Be Screened? What Is … and other organs. In its early stages, hemochromatosis can cause joint and belly pain, weakness, lack of energy, … scarring of the liver (cirrhosis), darkening of the skin, diabetes, infertility, heart failure, irregular heartbeats …
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… including the ring, inflatable , doughnut , and Gellhorn . Your doctor will fit your pessary to hold the pelvic organs … different sizes and should be fitted carefully. Pessaries can be used successfully to treat other gynecologic … doctor's office. Depending on your comfort level and the type of pessary, you may be able to leave the pessary in …
