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Eating Right When You Have More Than One Health Problem

Taking Care of Yourself When You Have a Child With Physical Emotional or Behavioural Problems

… You Have a Child With Physical, Emotional, or Behavioural Problems On this page: Overview Overview … parent of a child with physical, emotional, or behavioural problems can be exhausting. Try to take good care of your … you do for yourself and your child. If you are having problems dealing with your feelings about your child's …

First Aid

… Procedure (Heimlich Manoeuvre) Nosebleeds Objects in the Eye Rash, Age 12 and Older Blisters Sprained Ankle: Using a … Heat Therapies Using Eye Ointment Using Ice and Cold Packs Warm Compresses for Eye Problems Weakness and Fatigue Open/close …

Chickenpox Controlling the Itch

… more comfortable and keep scratching under control. Baths Warm to cool baths can help relieve itching. Take baths for … Blot the skin dry after bathing. Don't rub the skin. Compresses You can apply cool compresses to itchy areas. Use … precautions to control itching and to prevent additional problems. Avoid getting hot and sweating, because these …

Postpartum First 6 Weeks After Childbirth

… jerk themselves awake, or look like they have crossed eyes. These are all normal, and they may even make you … ice packs on your breasts, taking a hot shower, or using warm compresses may relieve the discomfort. For more information, …

Styes and Chalazia

… Styes and chalazia are lumps in or along the edge of an eyelid. They may be painful or annoying, but they are rarely … is all that is needed for most styes and chalazia. Apply warm, wet compresses for 5 to 10 minutes, 3 to 6 times a day. This can …

Varicose Veins

… medical care decisions that are important to many health problems. Varicose Veins: Should I Have a Surgical … aren't a serious health problem. With a doctor keeping an eye on the condition, most people can manage varicose veins … following: Prop up your leg and apply a damp cloth that is warm or cool. Ask your doctor if you can take an …

Young children and their vision

… early on, you will know when your child needs to see an eye doctor. How developed is my child’s vision? Babies can see at birth, but they have to learn to use their eyes. They have to learn how to focus, track objects and use … this important time of visual development. Should vision problems be corrected at an early age? Yes, some vision …

Cellulitis

… that affects the whole body (sepsis) or other dangerous problems. Treatment is needed to help control the infection … What are the symptoms? At first, the infected area will be warm, red, swollen, and tender. If the infection spreads, … Elevate the affected area to reduce swelling. Warm compresses may also help. Use pain relievers as needed. How …

Folliculitis

… 2 weeks. You can take care of yourself at home with: A warm compress. This may ease itching and help healing. To make a warm compress, soak a hand towel in warm water. Wring out the excess water, and place the towel …