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… Overview Overview In the first month, your doctor will pay close attention to your baby's increasing weight, length, and head … weeks after birth. With time they will gain that cute and healthy baby look. Don't be alarmed if your newborn has: An …
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… risk-free alternatives to smoking. And they are harmful to your body. They can lead to: White patches or red sores in your mouth, called leukoplakia . They can turn into mouth … slowly start to go away. Your gums should begin to look healthier. Seeing these changes may motivate you to stay …
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… is reduced. During an attack, you may feel short of breath. Your chest may feel tight and your breathing may be rapid or shallow. You also may cough … and Adults Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… surgery? You may want to consider cataract surgery if your vision is blurry or causing other problems that … important factor to consider is the skill and experience of your eye surgeon. If you need a recommendation for a … of anesthesia is planned? Cataract surgery in otherwise healthy people can usually be done on an outpatient basis …
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… each parent. The blood sample for PKU is usually taken from your baby's heel (called a heel stick). The test is done in … to use phenylalanine in their body. If this test shows that your baby has a phenylalanine problem, the doctor will do … Ask the Doctor Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
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… Overview Carbohydrate counting helps you to control your blood sugar when you have gestational diabetes. … you eat. This is important, because carbohydrate affects your blood sugar more than fats or proteins do. Carbohydrate … . Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… cord is cut at birth, a stump of tissue remains attached to your baby's belly button (navel). The stump gradually dries … to heal more quickly. Keep the area clean and dry. Keep your baby's diaper folded below the umbilical cord stump. If … in Children Adaptation Date: 9/19/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC …
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… pancreatic tumour and a lot of the tissue around it. Before your surgery, you may also have a laparoscopy so the doctor … removed. The second part of the surgery involves sewing your digestive tract back together. Sometimes the Whipple … or bleeding. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… behavioural therapy for eating disorders, you learn: About your illness, its symptoms, and how to predict when symptoms … 3 or 4 hours apart. How to change the way you think about your symptoms. This reduces the power the symptoms have over … food, eating, and body image. It's also done to support healthy eating habits and prevent relapse. How Well It Works …
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… disorder (TMD) , you can try ice or heat to relieve your pain. Put either an ice pack or a warm, moist cloth on your jaw for 15 minutes several times a day. You can try … (TMD) Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
