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… receive care, and who will make decisions about your care should you not be able to make decisions yourself. You may … palliative care to help keep you comfortable, and you can take medicines or other treatments that might cure you. A … of my medicines, such as: A bisphosphonate, which prevents osteoporosis? A cholinesterase inhibitor, which reduces …
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… you think your baby has a fever? Yes Fever No Fever Did you take your child's temperature? This is the only way to be … (armpit) temperature is also an option. Yes Temperature taken No Temperature taken Is it 38°C (100.4°F) or higher, … closer attention to certain symptoms and seek care sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood …
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… you get medical treatment, cope with your feelings, and take steps to stop the abuser or rapist. Sexual abuse Sexual … injury No Serious injury Is there someone who can safely take you to get emergency care right now? Yes Someone is … closer attention to certain symptoms and seek care sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood …
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… skin spots that are caused by too much sun exposure. Medicines. You may have an allergic reaction to a medicine … Tools Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health. Actionsets are designed to help people take an active role in managing a health condition. Skin …
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… Willebrand's disease . Abnormal blood vessels in the nose. Medicines, such as: Those that affect blood clotting. These … that may be serious. Yes Feels faint No Feels faint Do you take a medicine that affects the blood's ability to clot? … bleeding and can make it harder to control bleeding. Yes Takes medicine that affects blood's ability to clot No Takes …
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… go? Stop you from seeing your friends or family members? Take your money or paychecks, make you ask for money, or … decisions? Tell you that you're a bad parent or threaten to take away or hurt your children? Prevent you from working or … closer attention to certain symptoms and seek care sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood …
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… known as shaken baby syndrome. Anyone with a head injury should be watched, especially from the causes noted above. … closer attention to certain symptoms and seek care sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood thinners …
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… viral stomach illness ( gastroenteritis ). Food poisoning . Medicines, such as antibiotics, birth control pills, or … of fluid usually are not enough. You need to be able to take in and keep down plenty of fluids. Yes Unable to … in the back, neck, jaw, or upper belly, or in one or both shoulders or arms. Light-headedness or sudden weakness. A …
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… closer attention to certain symptoms and seek care sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood thinners … poison centre to find out what to do. Most chemicals should be rinsed off with lots of water, but with some …
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… Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Surgery What … avoiding activities that cause the problem. Corticosteroids taken by mouth or by injection are a treatment option. … important to many health problems. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Should I Have Surgery? Actionsets are designed to help …
