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Subdural Hematoma

… can be life-threatening. A subdural hematoma is not uncommon. It happens in some people with a severe head injury. … for a subdural hematoma include: Head injury, such as from accidents or violence. This is most common in younger people. … over weeks. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your healthcare provider: Know the reason for your …
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Preparing the Preschooler for Surgery

… can guide you in preparing them for the experience. Common stressors and fears in the hospital may include the … surgery several days before the procedure and perhaps even visit the hospital for a tour. Many hospitals will allow you … might be: "A health care provider will help you sleep (a different kind of sleep than how you sleep at night) during the …
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Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue

… or exhausted. It's a symptom of cancer and also the most common side effect of cancer treatment. Cancer-related … last many months after treatment is finished. Fatigue is different for everyone. It's important to talk about it with … spend it? What activities are most important? What helps restore energy? To manage cancer-related fatigue or help …
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The Digestive Process: What Is the Role of Your Pancreas in Digestion?

… of digestive juice filled with enzymes. These are the different enzymes: Lipase. This enzyme works together with … raise it by sending a message to your liver to release stored sugar. Gastrin and amylin. Gastrin is a hormone … beta cells and helps control appetite and stomach emptying. Common pancreatic problems and digestion Diabetes, …
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Bruxism

… your teeth during the day (wakeful bruxism), but it's more common to do it at night while you sleep (sleep-related … sign of a problem may be found during a regular dental visit. Your dentist notices the wear and tear on your teeth. … bruxism. Botulinum toxin shots (injections). This may be offered to some people with severe bruxism who don’t respond …
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Self-Care After Episiotomy

… take any medicine. Easing pain Try to make yourself more comfortable by: Sitting in a warm, shallow water bath (sitz … Blood clots the size of a quarter or larger that keep coming from your vagina Heavy or gushing bleeding from your … urinating Pain or urgency when you urinate Stitches that come out or pieces of stitches passing from your vagina …
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Foreign Bodies in the Eye in Children

… part of the eye and the pupil. What foreign bodies are commonly found in the eye in a child? The most common … bodies in the eye in a child? Symptoms can happen a bit differently in each child. They may include: Feeling like … taken out. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your child’s healthcare provider: Know the reason …
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Understanding Nasal Allergies

… Nasal allergies (also called allergic rhinitis) are a common health problem. They may be seasonal. This means they … year long. Other health problems, such as asthma, often occur along with allergies as well. What is an allergen? An … from the allergen will also be advised. You may also be referred to an allergist. An allergist is a doctor who …
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