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… Test Overview A contraction stress test checks to see if your baby will stay healthy during contractions when you are … During a contraction, the blood and oxygen supply to your baby drops for a short time. This is not a problem for … within 10 minutes that each last longer than 45 seconds. Or you may be asked to massage one of your nipples …
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… and squeezing the spinal nerve roots. A surgeon cuts into your back to do the surgery. In some cases, spinal fusion ( … usually lasting several hours. What To Expect Depending on your health and the extent of the surgery, it may take 2 to … may return after several years. Some people may need a second surgery if: Spinal stenosis develops in another area …
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… up inside homes and other buildings and pose a hazard to your health. Radon primarily enters buildings through the … Exposure to radon over the long-term can cause lung cancer. About 16% of lung cancer deaths in Canada are due to indoor … is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers and the second leading cause among smokers. You have a one in 3 …
Medications
… is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that … medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … diarrhea, weakness) more than 24 hours after taking the second drug (misoprostol), even if you do not have a fever. …
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… can be challenging at times because what seems best for your loved one may not be what they want. You may worry about invading your loved one's privacy or free will. … care instructions, such as written information or links to videos and websites. Make follow-up appointments. Find out …
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… This is much brighter than a lamp or other light fixture in your home. Light therapy is easy and safe. It has few side … done? Most light therapy is prescribed at 10,000 lux for about 30 minutes to 2 hours in the early morning. Studies … within the first week, you may notice improvement in the second week. The most common side effects of light therapy …
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… position. Move into the lying position on one side with your nose pointed up at about a 45-degree angle. Remain in this position for about 30 seconds (or until the vertigo subsides, whichever is …
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… you know has symptoms of a concussion. What causes it? Your brain is a soft organ that is surrounded by spinal … thinks that you have a concussion, they will ask questions about the injury. Your doctor may ask you questions that … demanding (including housework, exercise, schoolwork, video games, text messaging, or using the computer). You may …
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… Pregnancy. After birth, good nutrition plays a role in your baby's dental health, especially if you are … to sleep is safe. Your baby's first tooth usually erupts at about 6 months. Many babies experience some discomfort … topic Teething. Keep your child away from cigarette smoke ( second-hand smoke ). Tobacco smoke may contribute to the …
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… Any sudden loss of vision lasting for more than a few seconds is a serious symptom that requires emergency medical … Floaters are small spots or specks that "float" across your field of vision. Before a migraine headache, flashes of … (myopia) in children and teens and presbyopia in people of about age 40, when reading glasses often become necessary. …