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… Caregiving: Using a Bedpan or Urinal On this page: Getting Started Getting Started How … To position the pan: Have the person sit up or lift up the hips slightly, and then slide the bedpan under the person. Or if you have a helper, help the person lift the hips as your helper slides the bedpan under the person's …
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… symptoms of acute bronchitis if you have no other health problems. Most cases of acute bronchitis go away in 2 to 3 … relieve fever and body aches. Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18. It has been linked to Reye syndrome, a … for my cough if necessary. This made sense to me. Paula, age 26 I have asthma. When I was diagnosed with acute …
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… early menopause symptoms, such as vaginal dryness and sleep problems. ET does have risks, including a slight risk of … a vaginal ring, or a cream or gel. Until menopause (around age 50), the ovaries make most of your body's estrogen. When … menopause symptoms and prevent osteoporosis. 3. 3, For most younger people, do the benefits of ET outweigh the risks? …
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… need in topics such as: Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early Interactive Tool: Is Your BMI Increasing Your … Food Safety: Cooking Food Safety: Following the Package Instructions Food Safety: Preparing Food Safety: Serving … High Blood Pressure: Over-the-Counter Medicines to Avoid Hip Bursitis or Tendon Injury: Preventing Pain HIV: …
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… Spinal and Epidural Anesthesia On this page: Overview Overview Spinal and epidural anesthesia are … of your body. One example is a surgery on your lower belly, hips, or legs. It can also be used to help control pain … called an IV. They may make you feel sleepy. Risks Serious problems aren't common. Some side effects may happen, such …
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… Deposits and Tendinitis (Calcific Tendinitis) On this page: … rotator cuff . But it may affect the elbows, wrists, hands, hips, knees, or feet. It most often occurs in people 30 to … Rotator Cuff Disorders Shoulder Problems and Injuries Tendon Injury (Tendinopathy) …
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… Allergy Shots for Allergic Rhinitis On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect After Treatment Why … can usually be combined into one or two shots. Children younger than 2 should not have allergy shots. Children ages … had a recent heart attack, unstable angina , or other heart problems or are taking beta-blockers . Are unable to …
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… Warts and Plantar Warts On this page: Health Tools Cause Prevention Symptoms … medical care decisions that are important to many health problems. Warts: Should I Treat Warts? Cause A wart is … to help relieve pain. Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18 , because of the risk of Reye syndrome , a …
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… Cleaning Up Diarrhea On this page: Overview Overview When cleaning up … Cancer: Home Treatment for Diarrhea Diaper Rash Diarrhea, Age 11 and Younger Diarrhea, Age 12 and Older Noroviruses (Norwalk …
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… Clotting Factor Replacement for Hemophilia On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … to infuse themselves with clotting factors at about age 10. Younger children and those who have developed antibodies … bleeding episodes. You might also have a lower risk of problems linked to bleeding. These problems include …