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… Prediabetes: Exercise Tips On this page: Overview Overview If you've been … some ideas that can help you get active. First, check with your doctor. Talk with your doctor about how and when to exercise. You may need to …
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… Steroid Medicine for Asthma: Myths and Facts On this page: Overview Overview Medicine helps you breathe easier and keeps your asthma under control. Daily controller medicines help … before they happen. They also reduce inflammation in your lungs. Quick-relief medicines are used when you can't …
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… Teething: Common Concerns On this page: Overview Overview If your baby is teething, you may have questions that many … that babies are putting "everything" into their mouths. (Your baby is going through the oral discovery phase of …
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… Do I Have Depression? On this page: Overview Overview Read the … needs treatment. If you think you may be depressed, see your doctor for diagnosis and treatment right away. … No matter how many symptoms you have, it's important to see your doctor. The sooner you get treatment, the better your …
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… Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) On this page: … against the lung causes the lung to collapse. This prevents your lung from expanding the right way when you try to … pain. A pneumothorax may become deadly if the pressure in your chest prevents the lungs from getting enough oxygen …
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… Birth Control Hormones: The Ring On this page: Overview Overview The ring is used to prevent … pregnancy. It's a soft plastic ring that you put into your vagina. It's also called the vaginal ring. The ring … go without a ring for 1 week. During this week, you have your period. Your period may be very light. Or you may use …
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… Plasmodium species. These tiny parasites can get into your bloodstream and multiply after a bite by an infected … travel to an area at risk of malaria, you need to protect yourself before you travel, while you are travelling and … women and developing babies, including a risk of miscarriage, stillbirth and death for mother and infant. Pregnant …
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… Computed Tomography (CT) Scan of the Spine On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … of the scanning machine can tilt to follow the curve of your spine. All of the pictures are saved as a group on a … dye called contrast material may be put in a vein ( IV ) in your arm or into the spinal canal. The dye makes structures …
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… after you have completed the physical activity. This helps your heart and body return to their normal state. Cooling down prevents blood from collecting (pooling) in your arms and legs and prevents cramping, increased blood … laps or fast biking, you might also cool down with a massage, cold water bath, eating a snack, or sleeping. © 2016 …
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… Magnetic Resonance Angiogram (MRA) On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … there's nothing you have to do before this test, unless your doctor tells you to. Tell your doctor if you get nervous in tight spaces. You may get …
