1. Coping with Your Baby’s Crying
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...  Contact the 24-hour Parent Connection Line at 614-224-2273, a service of Children’s Hospital, to talk to someone who can help you through this time. Remember—crying does not hurt a baby—shaking does. ...

2. Constipation
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...  Overuse of laxatives To help prevent constipation: Drink at least 8-10 cups of liquids each day. Warm or hot drinks may help your bowels move more easily. Eat high fiber foods such as bran ...

3. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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... function test The damage to your lungs from COPD cannot be reversed and there is no cure. With the help of your health care team, you can manage the disease to slow its progress. To manage your COPD: ...

4. EPS (Electrophysiology Study)
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... gown and lie on an x-ray table. An IV (intravenous) is put in a vein in your arm. You are awake during the test. You may be given medicine in your IV to help you relax. Small pads are put on your ...

5. Cancer of the Colon and Rectum
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...  Chemotherapy medicines to kill cancer cells. These medicines are given by mouth, by injection into a muscle or vein, or directly into the affected organ to treat cancer. These medicines help kill cancer ...

6. Vaginal Infection
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...  Preventing Vaginal Infections If you have a vaginal infection that keeps coming back, try these tips to help prevent it: Avoid spreading germs from the rectum to the vagina. After a bowel ...

7. Ways to Manage Your Weight
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... ½-2 pounds per week is best. If you lose too much too fast, you often gain the weight back. Do not skip meals. Start the day with a healthy breakfast. Eating at least 3 meals each day helps your ...

8. Animal Bites and Scratches
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If your child is bitten or scratched by an animal, the wound can get infected. Clean the wound right away and get medical help as soon as possible. Even if the animal is your family pet, you should ...

9. Influenza
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...  Drinking at least 8-10 glasses of liquids each day Avoiding alcohol and tobacco Using a humidifier to help you breathe easier Preventing Influenza Wash your hands often, especially after ...

10. Home Care for Pandemic Flu
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... • Medicines to ease the signs of the flu, such as antiviral medicines, may be ordered by your doctor. • To help reduce a fever give: Plenty of fluids. Fever reducing medicine, such as acetaminophen ...

11. High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
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Blood pressure is the force put on the walls of your blood vessels as blood travels through your body. Blood pressure helps pump blood to your body. Taking Your Blood Pressure Blood pressure is ...

12. Bronchoscopy
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... in your arm. • You may be given some medicine to help you relax. • Small pads are put on your chest to check your heart. For men, chest hair may need to be shaved. • A blood pressure cuff is put on your ...

13. Breastfeeding Basics
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Here are some breastfeeding basics that you may find helpful. Talk to your baby’s doctor, nurse or your lactation specialist if you have other questions. Mother’s Diet No special foods or diets are needed ...

14. Bone Scan
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... This takes about 1 hour. After the Test • Drink plenty of liquids the day of the test to help get rid of the dye. • Test results are sent to your doctor. Your doctor will share the results with you. Talk ...

15. Arthritis
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... • Avoid staying in a position too long. • Add grab bars in the shower, the bathtub and near the toilet. If these changes do not help, your doctor may suggest medicine to control pain and swelling. Sometimes ...

16. Atrial Fibrillation
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... hours • Other tests to check for heart disease Your treatment may include: • Medicine to help regulate your heart rhythm and rate. You may also need to take a blood thinner called an anticoagulant to reduce ...

17. Hysterectomy
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... Surgery • You will wear a hospital gown. • An IV (intravenous) tube is put in a vein in your arm for giving medicines and fluids. • You will be taken on a cart to the operating room and then helped onto ...

18. Barium Swallow
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... After the Test • Your stool will be light colored for 2-3 days after the test. • Drink 6-8 glasses of liquids after the test. This will help remove the barium from your body and keep you from being constipated. ...

19. Barium Enema
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... mouth to help you relax. X-rays are taken. You will be asked to hold your breath at times. The tube will be removed. You will be taken to a toilet to empty the barium and air mixture from your colon. Another ...

20. Colposcopy
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... about 2 hours. What is a Colposcopy During the Test • You may wear a hospital gown. • You are helped onto the exam table. Lie down on your back and put your feet in the stirrups. • The cervix is covered ...