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… active antiretroviral therapy). Graves' disease is more common in women than men. It is treated with medicines, … medicines. Keeping track of symptoms During your routine visits, tell your provider if you have any symptoms of too … than 60 beats per minute). Feeling cold when others feel comfortable (cold intolerance). Heavier menstrual periods. …

… Symptoms of discomfort due to pregnancy vary from person to person. Below … some common discomforts. But each parent-to-be may have different symptoms or none at all: Nausea and vomiting. About … to low iron levels. A simple blood test done at a prenatal visit will check for anemia. Hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are …

… them to plan the best treatment and look at overall outcomes and goals. What does the grade of a cancer mean? The … with normal cells. Low grade or grade I tumors are well-differentiated. This means that the tumor cells are organized … bringing a friend or family member to your visits to help support you. …

… or tingling of the child's face or tongue and may interfere with speech and cause drooling. There are different … Use a pill case and set an alarm on your cellphone or computer to help you remember. If you miss giving a dose to … provider even if seizures are controlled. Regular visits will help to find any side effects your child may be …

… a substance or a trigger that causes an allergic reaction. Common causes of anaphylaxis in children are: Pollen (grass, … how to give your child the epinephrine. If it makes you uncomfortable, remind yourself that you are saving your … utensils when preparing food. Follow-up Make a follow-up visit with your child's healthcare provider. Continue giving …

… by both your mother and father. Sickle cell anemia is more common in people of African descent, including African … Quit smoking. Join a stop-smoking program to help you be successful. Exercise regularly but not so much that you become … appointments as told by your doctor. Regular follow-up visits are very important. Know the best way to get in touch …

… done on the front part of the eye. It’s done to treat glaucoma by draining some fluid from the eye. If you have … during your surgery. The details of the surgery may differ somewhat. A provider specially trained in eye surgery … need to have stitches in your eye removed in a follow-up visit a few weeks after your surgery. When to call your …

… with chemo. This is called adjuvant treatment. If cancer comes back. Radiation might be used if you’ve already had … treatment will be and how long it will last. During your visit, ask what you can expect to feel during and after the … aggressive the cancer is, some people are treated with a different method. For example, they are given twice daily …

… You recently returned from a combat tour. Now that you're home, you're having a hard time … also have to get back into a daily routine that's very different than your lifestyle in the combat zone. The stress … you can trust. And remember—it's going to get better. Visit the Department of Veterans Affairs website for …