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… has been repaired by sewing the edges of healthy muscle tissue together (herniorrhaphy). This is appropriate for smaller hernias that have been present since birth (indirect … recommended for inguinal hernias that are causing pain or other symptoms and for hernias that are incarcerated or …
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… Sore Throat and Other Throat Problems On this page: Overview Check Your … problems are getting better Does your child have a chronic health problem that affects his or her breathing, such as … to strep throat No Exposed to strep throat Do you have swollen lymph nodes in your neck? Yes Swollen lymph nodes in …
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… Basal Cell Skin Cancer On this page: Health Tools … It grows slowly and usually doesn't spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body. But if this cancer isn't treated, …
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… Squamous Cell Skin Cancer On this page: Health Tools … surgery. Radiation may be done if surgery isn't an option. Other treatments include cryotherapy, photodynamic therapy , …
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… newborns? It's very common for newborns to have rashes or other skin problems. Some of them have long names that are … in the area. Red streaks extending from the area. Pus. Swollen lymph nodes in the neck, armpit, or groin. Fever of … You don't usually need to use lotions and other products on healthy newborn skin. Birthmarks Cradle …
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… before age 5. Umbilical hernias usually do not cause a health problem. Rare problems include part of the intestine … 1 to 2 years of age. footnote 1 Your child has pain, a swollen belly, or other signs of a rare but major problem … document some Information (e.g. cross-references to other topics, definitions or medical illustrations) is only …
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… Skin Cancer, Non-Melanoma On this page: Overview Related … the cancer started growing. It almost never spreads to other parts of the body. Squamous cell skin cancer . This … From the Sun Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… Learning About Rescue Breathing and CPR for Babies Under 1 Year On this page: Overview How to do rescue … gently tilt the baby's head back. Put the fingers of your other hand under the bony part of the lower jaw near the … child takes. Where can you learn more? Go to https://www.healthwise.net/patientEd Enter Y708 in the search box to …
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… Hay Fever and Other Seasonal Allergies On this page: … Managing your allergies is an important part of staying healthy. Your doctor may suggest that you have tests to help … Temporary loss of smell. Headache and fatigue. Dark circles under the eyes ("allergic shiners"). Drainage from the nose …
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… Other Treatment: Questions to Ask the Doctor On this page: … step if this treatment doesn't work? Does my provincial health plan cover this treatment? How much is covered? Are … questions: Does my doctor recommend that I see another health professional? If yes: Name __________________ Address …
