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… an image. These images are used to assess the health and well-being of your baby. A doctor, with expertise in interpreting … are examined, but the ultrasound cannot always tell how well those structures are developing. The best time to look …
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… or elastase) may be evaluated in the stool to help see how well the pancreas is working. Help find the cause of … or bacteria that may be causing a problem. If your stool is being tested for blood, you may need to avoid certain foods … Description Normal: The stool appears brown, soft, and well-formed in consistency. The stool does not contain …
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… does not seem to be related to dyslexia. But not being able to read well can make many areas of learning harder. Dyslexia is … the plan. The plan is updated each year based on how well your child is doing and what your child's needs are. …
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… and pertussis (DTaP) shots. But your child will look well even while crying. Teething . Teething symptoms may … to 2 months. The most common symptoms of teething include swelling, tenderness, or discomfort in the gums at the site … illness, such as sepsis. A serious injury from a fall, being shaken, or abuse may cause a child to cry for a long …
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… type 2 diabetes. If exercise, eating healthy foods, and being at a healthy weight don't help lower your blood sugar, … test/estimated glomerular filtration (eGFR). This shows how well your kidneys are working. Complete foot examination. … to take medicine. How much medicine you need depends on how well you can keep your blood sugar within your target range. …
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… These DNA changes may include changes that are inherited as well as those that happen as you get older. What are the … for another reason. The most common symptom is a lump or swelling in your neck. Other symptoms may include pain or … don't have any of these risk factors. Risk factors include: Being female. Exposure to high levels of radiation, such as …
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… person about how quitting changed your health and sense of well-being. Talk about how you got through times when you wanted … person about how quitting changed your health and sense of well-being. Talk about how you got through times when you …
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… to do. It's important to include "by when" or "how long" as well as "what." Pace yourself. You may want or need to quit … know your cues. Common ones include drinking alcohol and being with friends who use tobacco. Prepare for emotions and … to do. It's important to include "by when" or "how long" as well as "what." Pace yourself. You may want or need to quit …
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… may help prevent mental and behavioural health problems as well as problems in school. If you have a drug use problem, … still in the body. Your baby may need special care, such as being in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). This may … may help prevent mental and behavioural health problems as well as problems in school. If you have a drug use problem, …
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… a day, morning and evening. This is a good way to know how well your lungs are working. Use an asthma diary to track … step to follow in your action plan. Watch for things like being short of breath, having chest tightness, coughing, and … the long term. Daily controller medicine helps reduce the swelling of your airways and prevent attacks. Treating …
