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… the area is in the mouth or on the lips, avoid swallowing blood by sitting up and tilting the head forward with the chin down so the blood drains out of the mouth. If emergency care is not … protection before you try to stop the bleeding. Return any skin flap to its normal position. If needed, hold the flap …
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… back. Eye symptoms such as inflammation of the iris and blood vessels (uveitis), and inflammation of the white part … less than 10 out of 100 people who have ulcerative colitis. Skin conditions such as mouth ulcers, erythema nodosum , and … Disease , 9th ed., vol. 2, pp. 1975–2013. Philadelphia: Saunders Elsevier. Current as of: March 22, 2023 …
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… baby Can cloth diapers work for your family Bathing and skin care for newborn babies Baby's daily needs: What to … cord care Pregnancy: Should I bank my baby's umbilical cord blood? Umbilical cord blood donation and private banking Physical care Babies …
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… are the symptoms? Symptoms can include pain in the belly, blood in your stools, or more frequent bowel movements. If … treatment. It may help you and those close to you better understand your illness, talk more openly about your … that the people around you want to support you, and asking for help isn't a sign of weakness. Tell them how they …
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… recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to … Your doctor may recommend it if a fetal ultrasound and blood tests suggest that your chances of having a baby with … intestines, or brain and spine ( neural tube defect ). A blood test (alpha-fetoprotein test) may be done early in …
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… recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to … ET does have risks, including a slight risk of stroke and blood clots. But for most people in their 20s, 30s, or 40s … estrogen made by your ovaries. ET is available as a pill, a skin patch, a vaginal ring, or a cream or gel. Until …
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… The surgeon may also remove small amounts of bone from the underside of the acromion and the acromioclavicular joint. … is inserted into a joint through a small incision in the skin. Then the surgeon will remove loose fragments of … Risks Along with the general risks of surgery, such as blood loss or problems related to anesthesia, complications …
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… include pus and irritated, swollen, red, or tender skin. Clean the area around the catheter daily with soap and … causes some irritation or a rash, wearing loose cotton underwear may help. Be sure to contact your doctor if you … rib cage and above the waist on either side of the back. Blood in your urine. A fever. Your urine smells bad. You see …
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… are stung by an insect, poisons and other toxins enter your skin. It's normal to have some swelling, redness, pain, and … reaction. Allergy tests, such as skin prick tests or blood tests, can help you find out which types of insect … reaction. Allergy tests, such as skin prick tests or blood tests, can help you find out which types of insect …
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… diary help you and your doctor? Your doctor needs to understand your pain to treat it effectively. You can help … using heat or cold treatment: Don't apply heat or cold to skin that may be red or tender from radiation treatment. … skin. Don't use heat or cold in an area where you have poor blood flow. Gentle massage Simple touch or gentle massage …