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… Salmonellosis is a type of foodborne illness caused by the Salmonella enterica bacterium. There are many … with diarrhea. You can become infected if you do not wash your hands after contact with these feces. Reptiles, baby … after handling one of these animals, even if the animal is healthy. Adults should also be careful that children wash …
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… prevents the need for more incisions. This technique is used to diagnose and treat temporomandibular disorders (TMD) … You may also use a mechanical device that gently moves your jaw joint (continuous passive motion). Your jaw … extent. Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… called De Quervain's, is a problem that makes the bottom of your thumb and the side of your wrist hurt. When you have de … your thumb away from your fingers becomes swollen. What causes it? People can get de Quervain's when they hurt or use … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… is a rare condition that affects the spinal cord. It causes certain muscles and reflexes in the body to stop … as in the arms and legs. And you will have an MRI to check your spinal cord. You may also have other tests, such as … and water. Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Some medicines may cause your skin to sunburn more easily. Medicines used for … acid (PABA). Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… ones. Remember that it's not always possible to follow your birth wishes. Labour and birth can be unpredictable and … plans may change. You may wish to discuss this with your healthcare provider ahead of time. Episiotomy An episiotomy … vacuum cup is placed on the baby's head and suction is used to help pull the baby out. The cup can leave a bruise …
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… hormone slows things down. They: Control the rate at which your body burns calories (your metabolism). This affects … (TSH). When TSH is secreted by the pituitary gland, it causes the thyroid gland to release more T3 and T4. A high TSH … Nodules Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… insulin or certain diabetes pills that lower blood sugar, your blood sugar may get too low at times. Low blood sugar … these steps to help prevent low blood sugar. If possible, use a continuous glucose monitor (CGM). This is a useful … less alert. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… page: Overview Overview When you test your blood sugar, you learn your blood sugar level at that … receiver and see what your glucose level is. Some systems use text messages, apps, and websites. You can see if your … 2 Diabetes Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… of asthma can vary, and asthma often requires changes in your treatment to control it. To ensure that you are getting … testing your lung function. Spirometry is generally used to test lung function. It is done after treatment has … and Adults Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
