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… Overview Even before you get pregnant, you can help make your pregnancy as healthy as possible. Take these steps: See … take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) unless your doctor says it's okay. Examples of these are ibuprofen and aspirin. They can raise your risk of miscarriage. Take a daily multivitamin or …
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… Overview During the second and third trimesters of your pregnancy, you may notice times when your belly tightens and becomes firm to the touch and then … contractions. Think of them as "warm-up" exercises for your uterus. These contractions may be so mild that you …
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… which you are not having treatment. It does not mean that your doctors are giving up or refusing to give you … treatment. What To Expect During this time, you will: See your doctor on a regular basis. Have regular medical tests. … such as a CT scan. Be told which symptoms to report to your doctor immediately. Why It Is Done Watchful waiting may …
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… Cluster headaches are severe headaches on one side of your head that happen in groups, or "clusters." They usually … headaches can be so painful that you are not able to follow your normal routine or do your usual activities. The pain is often called the worst …
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… they are carrying SA bacteria. When these bacteria are in your nose or on the surface of your skin, they will not normally harm you. However, if SA … for at least 20 seconds using warm water and soap (to help children wash their hands long enough, sing the ABC song). …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about … It is usually given in the upper arm. For young children, it is usually given in the upper thigh. Closely …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs. Uses Novavax COVID-19 vaccine is …
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… substance called a tracer is injected into a vein in your arm. The tracer travels through your bloodstream and into your bones. Then a special camera takes pictures of the …
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… Depression: Helping Someone Get Treatment Actionset Overview Your loved one or friend doesn't seem the same. You thought … going on for weeks. And it seems much worse than that. Is your friend grieving over something? Or could it be … or a friend, you probably want to talk to him or her about your concerns. Here are some things you can do: Tell the …
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… disabling if you wear shoes with a wide toe box that gives your toes and the ball of your foot more room. Try to wear shoes that: Have low heels. … There should be about 1.3 cm (0.5 in.) of space between your longest toe and the end of the shoe. You should be able …