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… is usually kept for 3 to 4 days. Record in your diary: The time and amount of each urination. The conditions under … professional instructs you to specify this information). When to keep a daily record A diary is sometimes requested … incontinence. You may be asked to keep a voiding log when: You experience the involuntary release of urine. No …
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… common childhood illness. Adults can get it too. It is sometimes called slapped-cheek disease because of the rash that … that you have fifth disease. How can you care for yourself when you have fifth disease? Fifth disease usually goes away … hands often, and stay home from school, daycare, or work. (When the rash appears, you can return.) If you are pregnant …
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… seconds. All kits tell you to wait a specific amount of time before reading the results. When to test Most home pregnancy kits can be used on the … within 15 minutes of collecting the sample. If you are using a midstream kit, urinate a small amount first and then …
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… You can adapt your home by making changes to lighting, using contrast in objects that you use often and in … current lifestyle. Making changes may seem difficult and time-consuming, but be patient. You can keep your … dishes, and even the soap. Label and mark Use high contrast when you make labels, signs, and other markings. For …
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… You may have a sour taste in your mouth. Heartburn is sometimes called indigestion, acid regurgitation, sour stomach, … than in children. Many women have heartburn every day when they're pregnant. That's because the growing uterus … 2 weeks or longer Do you think that a medicine could be causing the heartburn? Think about whether the heartburn …
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… bacteria during unprotected oral, vaginal and anal sex. Sometimes a person with gonorrhea will have no symptoms. Even … Abnormal discharge from the penis Pain or a burning feeling when urinating Itching or irritation in the urethra – the … are being treated with antibiotics, it is important to keep using your birth control as you normally would. If you have …
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… that railing until it stopped. It seemed like a really long time." After that, Sarah knew she had to quit smoking. "My … years to quit, but I just couldn't," says Sarah, 67. "But when my doctor told me I had COPD, I knew I really had to do … used to be—it makes me really sad sometimes," Sarah says. "When I was in my 20s and 30s, I worked full-time and chased …
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… and diarrhea. An allergic reaction may not occur the first time you're exposed to an allergy-producing substance ( … relieve many of the symptoms. A reaction is more serious when a severe allergic reaction ( anaphylaxis ) occurs, when … about whether the problem started soon after you began using a new medicine or a higher dose of a medicine. Or did …
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… latch and get enough milk. Nipple shields may also be used when a mother has flat nipples or nipples that point in (inverted) instead of out. How do you know if you are using nipple shields the right way? It's important to use a … tips on how to wean your baby from the shields when the time comes. Breastfeeding …
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… is the first 10 weeks of pregnancy. Pregnancy begins when your egg joins with a sperm (fertilization) and … is often called morning sickness, but it can happen at any time of the day. Breast changes. Your breasts may be swollen … device. Follow the instructions for the type of test you're using. Tip: Taking a urine sample first thing in the morning …
