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… thrust (or Heimlich-type) assist, another person pushes on your belly to help you cough. This is done while you are … cough. Use these steps to do an abdominal thrust assist. Your caregiver places the heel of one hand on your belly … Injury Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… January 24, 2018 Cognitive development refers to the way your baby learns to think, remember, imagine, gather and … or far Understand how objects can be used. For example, your baby may bang blocks on the floor, shake a noisemaker … than others to reach developmental milestones. Call your healthcare provider for advice if you have concerns or if …
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… Overview A childbirth education class can teach you and your partner a lot. This is especially true if it's your first pregnancy. If a friend is going to be your labour … Pregnancy Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… If you haven't had a seizure in several years, you may ask your doctor if you can slowly stop or reduce your medicine. You and your doctor will need to weigh the … Epilepsy Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
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… of exercise and activity may be best for arthritis. Talk to your doctor or physiotherapist about which exercises may be … You may need to change or modify activities based on your symptoms. Aerobic activity. It makes your heart and … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Talk to your doctor about what day to start using the patch. Doctors … that the first patch be placed on the first day of your next menstrual period. If the patch is started on any … Birth Control Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… the genitals, which are the penis, scrotum, and testicles. Your doctor will feel the organs and check them for lumps, … do anything special to prepare for an examination done by your doctor. But for comfort, you may want to empty your … Ask the Doctor Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… If you think you may have anxiety or depression, talk with your doctor. If you treat these conditions, you may get … headaches less often. If you have tension headaches, ask yourself if you are: Having conflicts within your family or … Headaches Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… help you regain normal range of motion and flexibility in your knee. Rehab programs also strengthen the knee and the muscles around it, leading to better knee stability. Your doctor or physiotherapist will design a rehab program … to a year. Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… of hyperthyroidism called subclinical hyperthyroidism if your thyroid tests show that: Your thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels are low. Your … Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …