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… Stomach cramps Nausea Vomiting Bloating Gas If you or your child experience any of these symptoms after visiting a petting zoo or open farm, see your health care provider right away. Who is most at risk of … an animal or the area around the animal and do not wash your hands afterward, the germs can spread from hands to …
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… Psoriatic arthritis causes swelling, stiffness, and pain in your joints, such as in the fingers and toes. Other joints … There is no specific test to diagnose psoriatic arthritis. Your doctor may do a physical examination to look for swelling in your joints and changes in your skin and nails. You may also …
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… artificial surface is used to line the back of the kneecap. Your doctor may use regional anesthesia . This means you … have medicine that makes you unaware and lightly asleep. Or your doctor may use general anesthesia. This means you'll be … during surgery. Which type of anesthesia you get depends on your doctor and on your overall health. Your doctor might …
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… and can harm organs, muscles, and bones. How does it affect your body? Normal red blood cells move easily through blood vessels, taking oxygen to every part of your body. People who have sickle cell disease have mostly … you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health. Actionsets are designed to help people take an …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Kidney Stones: Should I Have …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Should I …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening …
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… looking a little more pregnant on the outside. And inside, your baby is starting to look more human and may even have sprouted a little bit of hair. Wondering what your baby looks like at 16 weeks? Your baby is now about the size of an avocado. Average baby …
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… On Inside On this page: Overview Overview At 28 weeks, your baby may be moving a lot more—and possibly keeping you … sleep during the day and are awake at night. Wondering what your baby looks like at 28 weeks? Your baby is now about the size of a butternut squash. …
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… Overview Carbohydrate counting can help you control your blood sugar. It helps you know the amount of sugar and … you eat. This is important because carbohydrates affect your blood sugar more than fats or proteins do. Learning how … the day can help you prevent high blood sugar. Testing your blood sugar after meals can help you see how different …
