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… touch a frozen metal surface with a wet body part such as your tongue, lip, or wet hand, it could stick. To free a … work, you may have to call 9-1-1 . After you're freed, call your doctor if you're injured. Controlling bleeding The area … care. Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… Treatment is usually several times a week at first. Once your eczema is doing better, you may have treatment less … people are able to do the treatment at home. To keep yourself safe, carefully follow all of your doctor's … infection . Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… can't get pregnant if I am very young. If you have started your periods, you can get pregnant, even if your body isn't mature enough to handle the stress of … Control Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… syndrome (IBS). You meet the Rome III criteria for IBS if your symptoms began at least 6 months ago, you have had … is linked to a change in the appearance or consistency of your stool. Having any of the following symptoms supports … Current as of: February 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… bowel movements. Pain, itching, and bright red blood on your stool are common symptoms of hemorrhoids. Blood in the … a lot of blood in the stool, not just on the surface, call your doctor or midwife right away. If there are just a few … Problems Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… this page: Overview Overview A pain diary may help you and your doctor find out what makes your pain better or worse. Use the diary and pain scale … today? Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… become more competitive. Sometimes you'll need to urge your child to get off the couch and exercise. You can help motivate your child by your example—when you get regular exercise … and Teens Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Susan C. Kim MD - …
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… tear ducts in babies clear up on their own by the time your child is 6 months old. They usually have no effect on … are draining normally from the eyes. Other tests can help your doctor find out where the blockage is or how it was … Tests Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
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… sometimes called systolic heart failure. This is because your left ventricle doesn't squeeze forcefully enough during systole, which is the phase of your heartbeat when your heart pumps blood. So the amount of … 1, 2022. Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - …
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… and are breastfeeding, the cow's milk protein is passed to your baby. Cow's milk protein is also an ingredient in most … usually will be switched to a different kind of formula. If your baby has signs of a milk protein allergy, contact your … Current as of: February 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …