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… to minimize scratching the rash to prevent: Infection from bacteria under your fingernails … 6 years. Help children avoid scratching and infection It can be especially challenging to … from itching the rash or help prevent skin infection that can result from scratching: …
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… Many pregnant women also have: Changes in vaginal discharge. A thin, milky-white … needed. Common infections during pregnancy Vaginal yeast infections are more common in … doctor or midwife if you have symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection or bacterial vaginal …
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… should go away in a few days. Bleeding and vaginal discharge (lochia) may last for 2 to 4 … weeks and can come and go for about 2 months. Vaginal soreness, including pain, discomfort, and numbness, is common after vaginal birth. Soreness may be worse if you …
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… topic is about simple snoring. If you stop breathing, choke, or gasp during sleep, you … sprays to help you breathe. Try using devices that you attach to the outside of your … use the medicine longer than the label says. Oral breathing devices , which push the tongue …
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… have a greater chance of getting the disease. Age. The risk for getting prediabetes and type … about these barriers now, you can plan ahead for how to deal with them if they happen. … about these barriers now, you can plan ahead for how to deal with them if they happen. …
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… or red streaks or pus from your incision. Health Tools Health Tools help you make wise … delivery. After caesarean section, the most common complications for the mother are: … not regular right after your surgery. This is common. Try to avoid constipation and …
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… and love. Special arrangements can be made through hospice palliative care programs in … can perform certain procedures not available through your primary care doctor. For more … and love. Special arrangements can be made through hospice palliative care programs in …
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… your health. Decision Points focus on key medical care decisions that are important to … may be available only at regional medical centres. The tests and treatment your … imaging is only available at larger urban medical centres and university teaching …
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… end of the third trimester of pregnancy, your body will begin to show signs that it is time … which partially or fully numbs the lower body. Even if you plan to not use pain … One woman can have all the signs that her body is ready to deliver, yet she may not have …
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… (say "puh-TEE-kee-eye"). These are specks of blood that have leaked into the skin. They are … armpit, or groin. Fever of 38°C (100.4°F) or higher. An extra fussy baby. When to call a … than 36.6°C (97.8°F) or is 38°C (100.4°F) or higher. Call if you cannot take your baby's …