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I’m 47 and constantly suffer with constipation and diarrhoea, I’ve tried everything and don’t know what to do
IT’S no secret that your diet plays a big role in your overall health.
Whether you are trying to lose weight, protect your memory or boost your heart health, it’s vital to watch what you eat.
A study last week showed people who adopt “the Mind diet” had a lower risk of cognitive decline over ten years.
It’s a combination of the Mediterranean and Dash diet, which is designed to lower blood pressure.
The Mind approach recommends you eat five servings of nuts, one serving of oily fish, two portions of lean poultry, four of beans and two of berries per week.
Each day, you should aim for three servings of whole grains, such as quinoa, brown rice or oats, and at least two servings of veg.
Adopting a healthier diet can be challenging, but the evidence does suggest the Mind diet might be worth a try.
Meanwhile, here’s a selection of what readers have asked me this week . . .
FEAR I’M MENOPAUSAL
Q: I’M almost 55 and the only period I have had since January was a very heavy one last month.
I seem to be experiencing all the usual menopause symptoms apart from the hot sweats.
I suffer from chronic aches and pains and, last night, while having sex, I experienced a painful burning feeling.
Do you think these symptoms are hormone-related?
I have asked my doctor about HRT (hormone replacement therapy) but he seems reluctant to prescribe it as I’m not having the sweats.
Any advice would be much appreciated.
A: You are describing classical symptoms of the menopause or, strictly speaking, perimenopause as you are still having some periods.
Not everyone has hot sweats.
We all experience a different array of symptoms during the menopause transition and some are lucky to experience none at all.
I wanted to make sure this question was included in the column as I hear versions of your story all the time.
Your GP or practice nurse SHOULD have a conversation with you about your symptoms and explore the options for managing them, which should include the various forms of HRT.
It may be necessary to rule out some of the other potential causes.
Abnormal thyroid function is an example of something that can cause changes to periods and other symptoms, but it can be checked for with blood tests if your clinician deems it to be necessary.
One thing I would say is that the topic of menopause does require its own protected appointment.
Tip of the week
AT this time of year the combination of sunny days and cooler temperatures make it the perfect time to get some outdoor exercise.
Why not make the most of it by going a long hike or cycle with the family or a friend this weekend?
Being in nature has been shown to improve mental wellbeing and stress levels.
I’m not saying that you did this, but sometimes women will mention it in passing at the end of a consultation.
This is often because they feel a little bit embarrassed or uncertain, but this makes it impossible for your GP to then deal with the topic properly.
So be upfront that the reason you are there is to discuss menopause.
It’s a good idea to speak to reception to ask their advice on which doctor or nurse would be best to see.
And if you have to wait a bit longer for an appointment with that person, it will be worth it.
In the meantime, keep a log of your symptoms and visit Women’s Health Concern and Menopause Matters websites for more information.
WHY’S MUM GETTING BALD PATCHES?
Q: MY mum’s hair is normally nice and thick, but it’s now starting to thin out, leaving some bald patches.
She is 68 years old and she has tried Plantur 39 hair tonic for a couple of months, but it hasn’t really done anything to help.
Please can you suggest anything she can try?
She is on aspirin, atorvastatin, bisoprolol and takes folic acid.
A: Unfortunately, some hair loss is inevitable with ageing.
That said, you have mentioned bald patches and typically, with age-related hair loss, we’d see a thinning out rather than bald patches.
Aspirin can cause hair loss, but it’s fairly unusual.
You don’t mention how long your mum has been on her medication, but it might be worth seeing if there is a correlation between the length of time she’s been prescribed a drug and when the hair loss started.
According to studies, around one per cent of people report hair loss when prescribed statins such as atorvastatin, so it’s unlikely to be that – but there’s a slim chance.
Your mum is also on folic acid, which is prescribed for B9 deficiencies.
B9 and other nutritional deficiencies, in themselves, can cause hair loss, so it could be that now your mum is on folic acid, the thinning and the bald patches will lessen.
Hormonal changes can also result in the thinning of hair.
Female pattern hair loss (which is linked to hormones) is caused by our genetics.
And it tends to follow a particular pattern which is different to the one that we see in men.
It typically involves thinning of the hair over the crown and a widening of the central parting.
It tends to start at a younger age than your mum, though, with the first signs usually noticeable before the age of 40.
Whatever the cause, it’s definitely worth your mum seeing a GP.
Q: WHEN I was a baby, I had trouble going for a poo. My mum had to use suppositories to make me go.
I am now 47 years old and, over the years, things seem to have got worse and I am suffering with diarrhoea and constipation.
I have been to the doctors to have tests for blockages, Crohn’s disease and bowel cancer, and they have come back negative.
But I still experience constipation and diarrhoea every three or four weeks.
I eat as much veg as I can and also plenty of beans and lentils.
So far I have tried medications like Fybogel, Senna and Lactulose, but nothing seems to work.
I go for walks as much as I can.
I have tried making a plan of what is upsetting my stomach and I have tried the FODMAP diet, but that doesn’t work either.
I don’t know what else to do. Is there anything that you can suggest?
A: You have already done a lot of the things I’d normally suggest for someone presenting with the issues you’ve got.
You have clearly researched it well and have been thorough in doing what you can to try to help yourself.
You’ve had medical tests too, which have ruled out the serious conditions that it would be highly important to diagnose and treat.
The fact that your problem has been present since you were a baby would indicate that your bowel has always, and may always, struggle to function well.
But I hear you when you say that these symptoms are causing you suffering, and therefore I don’t think you should just have to accept it, unless every avenue to help you has been explored.
If you have ruled out putting a label on what you have in the context of disease, it’s likely that it’s IBS-M, which is irritable bowel syndrome with mixed bowel habits.
There aren’t any specific medications for IBS-M, but there are medications to treat the symptoms, available both over the counter and on prescription.
Moving forwards, a dietician may be able to guide you further or, failing that, a psychological approach may help. Cognitive behavioural therapy for IBS is clinically proven to improve symptoms in two thirds of patients.
CARING READERS’ TIPS TO HELP EASE WOMAN’S ITCHY RED SKIN
EVERY so often, a reader’s health problem really resonates.
Earlier this month, a 65-year-old woman wrote to Dr Zoe seeking help for a skin condition that was causing red and itchy outbreaks on her face.
She said she had spent hundreds of pounds on various creams, cleansers and moisturisers, but seemed to suffer a reaction to everything.
Dr Zoe replied: “It sounds from your description as though it could potentially be eczema or rosacea.”
After learning of the woman’s plight, two other readers shared their experiences and advice, having been in similar situations themselves.
Fiona wrote: “I, too, suffered from this and, no matter what I used product wise, my face would be itchy and red. It started in my early 40s. I tried all the creams for rosacea.
“However, after extensive research, I am now using a brand called MooGoo, which was originally designed for babies with eczema.
“I no longer have the itchiness or red face.
“I also noticed that if I used SPF on my face, it would irritate my skin, so I use MooGoo cream then Boots’ No.7 Protect and Perfect Intense factor 50 face cream.
“I will never again buy any other cream. These two brands really saved my skin.
“It’s also worth checking your shampoo and conditioner. If that seeps onto your face, it could cause redness, too.
“I switched brands and now use Garnier Ultimate Blends. I really hope this helps.”
Meanwhile, a second reader, Sharon, wrote: “I am 54 and, in 2019, I started experiencing problems with my skin – but only on my face.
“I also had a problem with one of the glands in my eye.
“My GP initially treated me for seborrheic dermatitis.
“However, after seeing an NHS dermatologist, they diagnosed me with pustular rosacea and ocular rosacea.
“Like the woman who wrote in, I spent hundreds of pounds trying different skincare products.
“In 2021, I eventually found a range by a company called Image Skincare UK.
“It has been a game-changer for me. I was able to stop using the prescribed medication and my skin has remained under control and stable ever since then.
“I also use La Roche-Posay Invisible Fluid factor 50 all year round. Image Skincare products are a bit pricer than the high street, but last me months.
“The improvement to my skin is worth every penny. I also discovered Boots are really good at offering refunds if a product has been used and a customer has reacted to it.
“I really hope the woman in question finds what works for her.”
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Urgent warning over ‘safety device’ parents rely on at bath time that could put your baby at risk of drowning
PARENTS are being warned of the danger of a ‘safety device’ used at bath time to stop babies from drowning.
While most parents know never to leave their baby alone in the bath, some may think it’s okay as long as they’re sat in a bath seat.
However, new data from the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) has revealed that seven in every ten infants under one who drowned in the bath during the last four years were using a bath seat.
If unsupervised, young children can tip over in a bath seat and become trapped underneath.
Babies and young children should never be left unattended in a bath, public health officials advise.
Each year in the UK, about 13 children younger than five die from drowning.
One in four of these deaths occurs in a bath.
Matt Croxall, Charity Director at RLSS UK, said: “We find it heartbreaking to learn that child drownings in the bath are continuing to take place.
“It is concerning to learn that in many of these instances, there was a bath seat involved.
He added: “Regardless of whether you are using a bath seat during bathtime, we always advise parents and carers to keep young children within arm’s reach in water.
“And if you do need to leave the bathroom at all, take the child with you.”
Katrina Phillips, of the Child Accident Prevention Trust, previously warned babies could drown in just a few centimetres of water, very quickly and with no noise or struggle.
She said “They can’t recognise danger and don’t have the strength to try to reach the surface.
“This means you need to stay with your baby all the time near water.”
In 2022, seven-month-old Charlie Goodall was found unresponsive in a bath after his mum left him alone in a bath seat.
The mum, Danielle Massey, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of her son at Sheffield Crown Court in July 2024.
The 31-year-old also admitted possession of cannabis on the day little Charlie died.
Martin Sharpe, defending, told the court Danielle accepted it was “her fault the seat was not properly affixed to the bath”.
He added: “She should have affixed it to a flat bath, hers is concave, and the suction pad wouldn’t properly work.
“This caused her child to tip over and then drown.”
Other bathroom hazards
Bath time is an essential part of caring for a child and is often part of the daily routine. However, there are a number of bathroom hazards, including risk of drowning, risk of scalds, electrical appliances and potential poisons.
- Close the toilet lid after use and install a toilet lid lock to prevent toddlers playing with it
- Keep medicines in original containers, preferably with child-resistant caps, and locked away in a cabinet out of reach (at least 1.5 m high)
- Unplug electrical appliances and put them away when your child is having a bath
- If you don’t already have one in your home, have an electrician install a safety switch that can reduce the likelihood of electrical injury if an appliance does fall into the sink or bathwater
Source: The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne
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I’m sharing pics of my daughter, 7, who lost her eye after vape EXPLODED – split-second decision changed everything
A MUM has shared photos of her young daughter who lost an eye after a vape exploded.
Ruby Grainger, seven, had gone to buy an ice cream and while walking home past a bonfire a battery exploded, shooting acid into her face and right eye.
The youngster was rushed to Tallaght Hospital, Dublin, by ambulance before being transferred to the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital on October 5.
Her family was told that doctors had removed her eye during an emergency operation.
Ruby’s mum Ciara, 32, told the Mirror: “She was walking across to the van and when she was coming back bang, something exploded in her face.
“All I hear is screaming, she was hysterical, when she got to the house I could have collapsed.
“The blood was rushing all down her face, I put her to my chest and rang the ambulance, I was frantic.”
Ciara added: “Doctors said that this is the first case of this kind of damage from a fire, they have seen explosions but to lose her whole eye, the socket, everything.
”I do not think it has properly hit me that the child has no eye now.
”For a split second her whole life changed, and mine too, when she lost her eye I lost mine.
“If I could give her mine I would. I would give everything for her, she is only seven, and this never should have happened to her. I cannot believe it.”
The mum-of-four said medics believe the damage was caused by battery acid as ”the eyeball was like mashed potato”.
Ruby did not feel anything hit her eye and reports say the type of damage done would not be caused by a physical object.
Following the accident, a member of the family checked where the fire was and found remnants of several burnt-out vapes.
Ciara has now set up a fundraiser for Ruby, who needs to have a prosthetic eye fitted.
The mum wrote on the GoFundMe page: “Ruby now has to get a prosthetic eye which is going to be hard to get used to for a 7 year old.
Smoking vs. vaping
VAPING has been touted as an effective tool to help people quit smoking.
Though vaping is substantially less harmful than smoking, the habit isn’t completely harmless and comes with its own set of risks.
The NHS only recommends it for adult smokers, to support quitting smoking.
GP and author Dr Philippa Kaye explained to The Sun that the differences between vaping and smoking – and whether one is better than the other – is “complicated”.
“In a nutshell, vaping is better than smoking, but breathing air is better than vaping at all.”
Vaping exposes users to far fewer toxins – and at lower levels – than smoking cigarettes.
Switching to vaping significantly reduces your exposure to toxins that can cause cancer, lung disease, and diseases of the heart and circulation like heart attack and stroke.
These diseases are not caused by nicotine, which is relatively harmless to health. But research has still linked vaping to a higher risk of failure and lung disease.
Health risks of cigarettes
- Smokers are more likely than nonsmokers to develop heart disease, stroke, and lung cancer
- Smokers are at greater risk for diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels
- Smoking can cause lung disease by damaging your airways and the small air sacs
- Smoking can cause cancer almost anywhere in your body
- It affects overall health too, such as your mouth, eyes, immune system and fertility
Health risks of vaping
- They can cause side effects such as throat and mouth irritation, headache, cough and feeling sick
- They could lead to tooth decay
- They could damage heart health
- They could cause lung disease
- They could slow brain development
Read more on how vaping can affect your health here.
Sources: NHS, CDC
“Ruby is going to have to experience very big changes in life for a child her age.
“Some of which are, Ruby will have to change schools because of losing her right eye she will have to go to a vision impaired school, Ruby will also never be able to go to play like she used to, Ruby also has to learn to balance again due to having a blind side, and the biggest one is Ruby is no longer able to see out of her right eye.”
Doctors are hopeful her eye socket will have healed enough in six weeks so she can undergo the operation.
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35 Minute Full Lower Body Strength Workout | Dumbbells Bands Bench
Grab dumbbells, super bands (preferably a few of different resistance levels), a bench (or chair/ottoman/step), and a mat for this 35 Minute Lower BodyStrength Workout. You will also need something to anchor your band around or use an attachment for your band to anchor in the door. For resistance reference I have a pair of 25 and 35lb dumbbells. Keep in mind that you and I are different, so you may need to go heavier than me to feel challenged OR you may need to go lighter than me in order to keep good form..so find a weight selection that feels challenging for you while maintaining really great form!
We will perform strength tri-sets during today’s workout. We perform each tri-set twice. During the first round we will perform each exercise for 60 seconds. We will typically maintain a slow or 1 to 1/4 rep tempo during round one. We will then get 30 seconds before round two. During round two, we shave off a little time and perform each exercise for 45 seconds typically with a normal, but controlled, tempo. During round two, since the amount of reps will go down, aim to increase the resistance. The transition time between exercises will vary from trip-set to tri-set but we will always have 30 seconds transition/recovery before and after round two. We begin this workout with a quick banded warmup and end this workout with a banded burnout.
This one is quite fatiguing. If needed, drop your weight during the exercise to something lighter. You can also rest/pause during the set or physically hit the pause button if needed as well. 😀 So meet me on your mat and let’s get to work!
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Skip to 2:45 to begin warmup
Skip to 6:30 for workout
Workout time: Approx 36:00 without warmup; 39 with warmup
Advanced 30 Day Program: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkdaCg6IG0aVNgNWDAKujDzhemNZfkob-&si=7OVQGMB7Hivdb1AR
Month 1 30 Day Workout Program: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkdaCg6IG0aX-AfPDIj6JSwAbmG-Tmw2L
Month 2 30 Day Workout Program: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkdaCg6IG0aVSCS3C1F8PGg7DNw1yBftu
Month 3 30 Day Workout Program: Month 3 30 Day Workout Program: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkdaCg6IG0aUwXWuDjqzQ-Gz3MGHC3_x5
Month 4: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkdaCg6IG0aVkOBn1EjSwJ3crB3e042Pd&si=7BbpYv4DWechD0n9
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Warm up – Banded 30 sec each clamshells L/R, Extra ROM Abductions L/R, Extra ROM Kickbacks L/R
The Workout
Rd 1 60 sec per exercise (30 sec recovery) transition times vary
Rd 2 45 sec per exercise (30 sec recovery) transition times vary
DB Step Ups L
BW Hip Hinge Toe Taps L
DB Single Leg Hip Thrusts L
(repeat right for round one before completing left round two)
DB Banded From Behind Stance RDL L
DB Banded From Behind Bstance RDL R
Banded Iso Squat Lateral Walks
DB Banded Spanish Squats
Banded TKE to Calf Raise
Banded Nordic Ham Curls (alternative – DB Lying Ham Curls) * use a heavier band than what I am using OR use an exercise ball to help roll out to maintain better quality form
Burnout 30 sec each
Banded Donkey Kicks Left 1 to 1/4 rep
Banded Donkey Kicks Normal Tempo Left
(repeat right)
Banded Fire Hydrants Left
Banded Straight Leg Angled Kickbacks Left
(repeat right)
Banded Up and Overs Left
(repeat right)
Banded Bear Plank Out and Ins
Banded Bear Plank Abductions
Iso Hold
Additional Add-Ons to Compliment this Workout:
Stretch
13 Minute Mid/Upper Back Stretch: https://youtu.be/jk5tpICKjDo?si=7zeDa6nrpoaehuaC
15 Minute Neck and Shoulder: https://youtu.be/VBeJ_-kqbUg?si=29pwrVJ0imqqn7XJ
25 Minute Full Body Stretch for Sore Muscles: https://youtu.be/_6w05X8fjZM?si=UGxGv0XmZJCjIDwW
20 Minute Lower Back Stretch (gentle, relaxing): https://youtu.be/9IhliKO3HEw
Hips and Low Back (28 Minute Stretch) https://youtu.be/8Q5rUPdI958?si=36a67CwOkjQTUNC0
Cardio
30 Minute Cardio Kickboxing No Jumping: https://youtu.be/wVvFE00PR4c?si=fC6RLBwCUQNuojjH
30 Minute Continuous Cardio and Core, No Breaks: https://youtu.be/Yj8irMFmep8
30 Minute Low Impact Cardio, No Breaks: https://youtu.be/K__63N9jwHA
10 Minute HIIT Cardio: https://youtu.be/RXNkhC2vDqA
15 Minute Cardio (Legs, Continuous): https://youtu.be/5xPvxkxRQaU
Glutes and Delts 40 minutes
Abs
10 Minute Abs: https://youtu.be/vCIJoPdGY9E
10 Minute Lower Ab Workout: https://youtu.be/lB3M3ONHLvI
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Watch as man, 57, has giant lump on his forehead ‘squeezed out’ in life-changing op
WATCH as a man has a giant lump in his forehead “squeezed out” in a life-changing operation.
Clyde, 57, had an enormous bump growing out of the middle of his forehead for 30 years, after he was hit by a cricket ball at close range.
The lump appeared a couple years after Clyde was thwacked in the forehead and showed no signs of budging.
The 57-year-old even tried to have the lump removed in Turkey – only to be told it was impossible.
“It’s quite an unusual thing. I know it’s not going to go away,” Clyde said.
“Sometimes I’ve laid in bed and just thought ‘why have I got this?’”
Over the years, Clyde became more and more self conscious of the lump protruding from the top of his forehead.
“Plus my dog, she wakes me up in the morning and is licking the lump on my head.
“I say Cheers Bonnie, you’re reminding me the lump’s there,” he quipped.
Clyde finally decided to visit consultant dermatologist Dr Emma Craythorne, in hope that he could finally have the 30-year-old bump removed.
The life-changing op that saw the lump being squeezed out of an incision in Clyde’s forehead was documented in the brand-new seventh series of The Bad Skin Clinic.
The second episode will air on Really at 9pm tonight.
Clyde was joined by his wife Caroline for his appointment with Dr Craythorne.
He explained that he was hit in the head at short range by a cricket ball, but that the lump actually didn’t appear until two years later.
Clyde already made a visit to Turkey to try and have the lump removed, but doctors weren’t able to help him.
“I’m in this hospital and they tried to remove it, but unfortunately they couldn’t do it. I came home with a scar and a lump,” he told Dr Craythorne.
“I’ve never known Clyde without it,” Caroline chimed in.
“He had it when we met, but I have noticed over the last few years Clyde’s got more conscious about it.”
After inspecting the bump, Dr Craythorne was immediately able to identify the bump as a lipoma.
She explained to Clyde:”‘Lipo’ means fat and ‘oma’ is a benign tumour.
“The only way to get rid of this is to have it surgically removed.”
The dermatologist explained that she’d have to work around in the incisions previously made by doctors in Turkey.
“What’s interesting about Clyde’s lipoma is that he’s previously had an attempted excision on this.
“That sometimes can mean that these lipomas are a little bit more complicated.”
“Usually I would have done the incision [horizontally], but because you’ve already got a [vertical] incision, I think it makes sense just to carry that on up and over.
“I’ll then pop it out, then it will be a nice flat area,” she added.
‘SPEECHLESS’
After the consultation, it was time for Clyde to head into theatre with Dr Craythorne for the surgery.
The dermatologist started by making initial incisions in to Clyde’s scalp, slicing through the fascial layer of skin tissue to get the lipoma – a pulpy orange mass.
“So what we’ve now got to try and do is get this lipoma out of this little hole that we’ve made,” Dr Craythorne explained.
“You just have to ease it out,” she added, before gently applying pressure to both sides.
“Let’s see if we can squeeze it out.”
After pressing on either side of the lump, Dr Craythorne managed to pull it out of the wound.
Though she removed the bulk of the lipoma from Clyde’s forehead, the derm wasn’t completely convinced that it was all out.
It’s going to totally change the way I feel about myself
Clyde
She told her assistant: “There’s something here, can you see this move?
“I think it’s just scar tissue where they went in before at the front.
“But because it’s moving a bit I’m just trying to wiggle my way around here to see if there’s anything at all that they maybe disrupted.”
“There is definitely something there… I think it’s a little bit of lipoma!”
With further searching and prodding with her surgical tools, Dr Craythorne pulled out another, smaller piece of lipoma that was trapped behind scar tissue that had been created by Clyde’s previous surgery in Turkey.
“Yabba dabba doo!” Clyde exclaimed as Dr Craythorne announced that all the lipoma was now out.
What is a lipoma?
Lipomas are soft, fatty lumps that grow under your skin.
They actually tend to be quite common.
They’re harmless and don’t usually need any treatment, but it’s important to get any lumps checked by a GP.
They:
- Feel soft and squishy
- Can be anything from the size of a pea to a few centimetres across
- May move slightly under your skin if you press them
- Are not usually painful
- Grow slowly
- Can appear anywhere on your body
You can get a lipoma removed on the NHS if it’s growing or causing symptoms because of where it is.
A lump is something to worry about if it’s:
- Painful, red or hot to touch
- Hard and does not move
- Increasing in size
In rare cases, lumps under your skin can be a sign of something more serious.
Source: NHS
She stitched Clyde’s forehead wound back up and showed him his brand-new, lump-less forehead in the mirror.
“Oh my god! I’m speechless. It’s round!” a delighted Clyde said, examining the new shape of his head.
“Caroline isn’t going to recognise me. It’s going to totally change the way I feel about myself,” a visibly emotional Clyde went on.
He was grinning from ear to ear as his wife walked in, saying: “Ta daa!”
Caroline exclaimed: “Oh my god, you look so different! Your face, you look so happy.”
“I do, I feel a million dollars,” Clyde responded.
“So what shall we do tonight then, take a few selfies?” he joked, as the couple left the clinic.
“Look in the mirror?” Caroline laughed.
In a previous episode of The Bad Skin Clinic, a nurse had a giant skin growth protruding from her neck removed.
Episode two of the seventh series of The Bad Skin Clinic airs on Really on Tuesday October 15 at 9pm and will be available to stream on discovery+.
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