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… Stress and Back Pain On this page: Overview Overview Stress is your body's response to a hard situation. Your body can have a physical, emotional, or mental …
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… Depression Screening in Children and Teens On this page: Overview Overview Depression is a … Depression screening is a quick way for a doctor to see if your child has symptoms of depression. This screening is often part of a routine checkup. That's because your child's mental health is just as important as their …
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… Baker's Cyst On this page: What is a Baker's … upper calf. You are most likely to feel this when you bend your knee or straighten it all the way. Sometimes the pocket … and redness in that part of the leg. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will examine your knee and ask you questions …
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… Caregiving: Using Disposable Gloves On this page: Overview Overview Disposable gloves … that you use one time and then throw away. They can protect your health and the health of the person you're caring for. … when you give shots. Gloves do not protect you from poking your skin with sharp objects. So if you are handling sharp …
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… (BPPV), you may have to deal with vertigo throughout your life. The spinning sensation it causes puts you at risk for falling and can also affect your quality of life if it interferes with your level of activity. You can do exercises at home to help …
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… Tips for Good Vision On this page: Overview Overview The following tips can help you keep your eyes healthy and your vision as clear as possible. Provide good light for …
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… Swelling During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview You may have some … normal fluid buildup during pregnancy. It's most common in your face, hands, or feet. As your pregnancy continues, your uterus puts pressure on blood …
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… Driving a Car After a Stroke On this page: Overview Overview After a stroke, problems with your vision, speech, or ability to move can change your ability to drive safely. So you'll need your doctor's …
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… After Childbirth: Coping and Adjusting On this page: Overview Overview It's easy to get too tired and overwhelmed during your first weeks after childbirth. Be sure to rest whenever you can, and accept help from others. Be kind to yourself. Your new baby takes a lot of work, but your baby …
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… Basal Body Temperature (BBT) Charting On this page: Overview Overview The basal body … you most likely to become pregnant? About 2 weeks before your period you will ovulate , which means that one of your ovaries has released an egg. You are most likely to get …