1. Coping with Your Baby’s Crying
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... gently. Hold your baby close and sing or talk in a quiet, singsong way. Keep the room quiet and the lights low. Put your baby in a soft front carrier, close to your body. Walk or dance with your ...

2. Kidney Failure
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... changes and medicines. When the kidneys lose most of their function, called endstage renal failure, dialysis is needed several days a week. A kidney transplant may also be a treatment option. Talk to ...

3. Low Blood Sugar
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... low blood sugars or wide swings from high to low. • Talk with your doctor and dietitian before starting a weight loss diet. • Keep all your appointments with your doctor, diabetes nurse, and dietitian. ...

4. Changes in Taste and Smell with Cancer Treatment
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... amounts of seasonings such as basil, oregano or rosemary. • If odors bother you, serve food at room temperature, turn on a kitchen fan, cover food when cooking or cook outdoors if possible. Talk to ...

5. Constipation
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...  Check with your doctor before using any over the counter laxatives or enemas. Your doctor may suggest a stool softener or a bulk laxative. If you are not getting the results you want, talk to your ...

6. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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...  Do home oxygen therapy if ordered. Attend a pulmonary rehab program to learn about COPD and exercise to improve your health. Talk to your health care team about your questions and concerns.  ...

7. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test)
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... to your doctor. Your doctor will share the results with you. Talk to your doctor or nurse if you have any questions or concerns.  ...

8. EPS (Electrophysiology Study)
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... minutes to stop bleeding. A bandage is put over the site. The doctor will talk to you about your test results. After the Test If the groin site was used: You need to lie flat in bed for the ...

9. Cancer of the Colon and Rectum
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... of your tests are done, your doctor will talk to you about treatments that are best for you. Treatment may include: Surgery to remove the tumor. The kind of surgery will depend on the location and ...

10. Blood Vessel Disease
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... and surgery. Talk to your doctor about your treatment options.  ...

11. Vaginal Infection
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...  Talk to your doctor or nurse if you have any questions or concerns.  ...

12. Ways to Manage Your Weight
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... seafood, chicken and lean cuts of meat. If you eat dairy products, buy fat free or low fat versions. Small changes can lead to good results. Talk to your doctor, nurse or dietitian if you have any ...

13. Ankle Sprain
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...  Talk to your doctor or nurse if you have any questions or concerns.  ...

14. Influenza
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... medicine for it. Vomiting or diarrhea that lasts more than one day. Ear pain. Talk to your doctor or nurse if you have any questions or concerns.      ...

15. High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
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... of your baby. Talk to your doctor right away if you have any of these signs or have any questions or concerns.  ...

16. Heart Failure
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... • Limit your daily liquids if ordered by your doctor. • Lose weight if you are overweight. • Stop smoking. • Avoid alcohol. • Get the flu vaccine each year. Talk to your doctor about the pneumonia vaccine. ...

17. Bronchoscopy
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... with numbing medicine. • The doctor puts the tube into your nose or mouth. You may feel the tube in your throat or the need to cough. You will be able to swallow and breathe. • Your doctor will be talking ...

18. 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 ...

19. Middle Ear Infection
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...  • Fever   • Drainage that gets worse   • Hearing loss     Talk to your doctor or nurse if you have any questions or concerns. ...

20. 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 ...