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… Home treatment may help to reduce cancer pain and improve your physical and mental well-being. Talk to your doctor … medicines may relieve your pain at times. But you may need stronger medicines that your doctor prescribes. These … medicines. Be sure to follow your doctor's instructions when you take these medicines. Some may work better than …
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… Overview What is a female condom? Condoms can protect you against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and they … female condom is a barrier method of birth control . How do you get female condoms? Female condom use doesn't require a … as male condoms in preventing STIs. footnote 2 How do you use a female condom? The female condom can be inserted …
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… Overview What is a puss caterpillar? How can it harm you? The puss caterpillar , or woolly slug, is the most … Fever. Muscle cramps. Swollen glands. Symptoms of shock. If you come into contact with a puss caterpillar, remove the … using cellophane tape or a commercial facial peel, and call your doctor. Insect Bites and Stings and …
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… a high blood sugar level in the early morning. How can you tell the difference? The Somogyi effect can occur any time you or your child has extra insulin in the body. To sort out …
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… Overview Overview Exercise may help you feel better and relieve stress. It also keeps your heart, lungs, and muscles strong and helps you feel less … Is safe. Improves strength and endurance. Improves heart and lung fitness. May help you feel less tired. …
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… Overview In a COPD attack or flare-up, your usual symptoms suddenly get worse. You have more … take you to the emergency room. Call an ambulance if needed. Use a spacer with your metered-dose inhaler (MDI). … given you other inhaled medicines or steroid pills, take them as directed. If your doctor has given you a …
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… Information Overview Most pregnancies last 37 to 42 weeks. Your pregnancy is post-term (or post-date) when you are at 42 or more weeks. When you get to 40 weeks, … and decide whether to wait for natural labour. You may have tests to make sure everything is okay. If you and the baby …
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… Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Protecting Your Home On this page: Overview … Purchase and install carbon monoxide detectors. Install them on each level of your home and near sleeping areas. … blockage, or corrosion. Also have them inspected each year. When in use, make sure they vent properly to allow gas to …
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… of the hip (DDH) is not known. But some things can raise your child's chances of having it, including: Having a … Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) isn't painful, and your baby may not have any obvious signs of a hip defect. … of a physical examination aren't clear, your child might need to have an imaging test of the hip joint, such as an …
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… or other therapies. Detect signs of disease and refer you to other health providers, when appropriate. Administer diagnostic drugs. Prescribe … signs of disease and refer you to other health providers, when appropriate. Administer diagnostic drugs. Prescribe …