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… suspect low blood sugar in a child. Mild low blood sugar If your blood sugar drops below 4.0 mmol/L, you may have … of mild low blood sugar. Moderate low blood sugar If your blood sugar continues to drop, your behaviour may … Sugar Test Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… fibrillation. It uses a brief electric shock to reset your heart's rhythm. Before the treatment, you will get … medicine to make you sleepy. You should not feel any pain. Your doctor will put patches on your chest . Or you might … placed. Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - …
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… Overview Oxygen therapy helps you get more oxygen into your lungs and bloodstream. You may use it if you have a … can make it easier for you to breathe and can reduce your heart's workload. Some people need extra oxygen all the … Pneumonia Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… treatment seems to run in families. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and examine your skin and the rash. The doctor … or Beard Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… Overview A body digit or limb, such as your finger and toe (digits) or hand and foot (limbs), can … toys, pipes, railings, or fences. You may be able to free your digit or limb using home treatment. Blood flow can be … Injuries Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… it for just the first week or so since longer use can dry your skin and make the rash worse. Try not to scratch … and topical anesthetics like Lanacane. Severe rash See your doctor if: The rash covers a large area of your body. … Oak, or Sumac Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… On this page: Overview Overview When your child is not feeling well, he or she may not want anything to drink. This may happen if your child has a fever or diarrhea or is vomiting. It is … how many 240 mL (8 fl oz) bottles or cups of fluid your healthy baby or child needs each day. Feeding amount by …
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… Last updated August 2, 2013 If you have to be away from your baby for more than a few hours, you can express your breast milk and store it for later. Here's some advice on making sure your milk is stored safely. Expressed breast milk can be …
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… (for example, Advil or Motrin). Medicines you put on your skin (topical medicines), such as Neosporin or … of the medicine or ointment may be all that is needed. Call your doctor. He or she may be able to prescribe another … the medicine. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… may include a spot that tingles, burns, or itches around your mouth and on your lips. A blister usually forms within 24 hours. You may … Herpes Adaptation Date: 9/19/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC …
