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… Hepatitis A On this page: … also happen when a food item comes into contact with raw sewage. The disease can also spread in daycare centres. … also happen when a food item comes into contact with raw sewage. The disease can also spread in daycare centres. …
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… Hemophilia: Preventing Bleeding Episodes On this page: Overview Overview Many people who … include: Warmth or tingling in the joint during the early stages of hemarthrosis. This is called an aura. If bleeding … The sooner a bleeding episode is treated, the less damage bleeding will do to muscles and joints. Stretch and warm …
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… Cold Sores On this page: … Help prevent the spread of cold sores in children. Encourage frequent handwashing. Don't let children share toys that … Help prevent the spread of cold sores in children. Encourage frequent handwashing. Don't let children share toys that …
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… Hiatal Hernia On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … are three main types of hiatal hernia: sliding, paraesophageal , and mixed. Most people who have a hiatal hernia have … have symptoms or they are severe, you may have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) . A hiatal hernia can lead to …
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… Ileoanal Anastomosis for Ulcerative Colitis On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … to. What To Expect This surgery is sometimes done in two stages. In the first surgery, the doctor removes the large … footnote 2 Inflammation of the ileal pouch (pouchitis) Blockage of the small intestine (small bowel obstruction) Pelvic …
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… Torn or Detached Nail On this page: Overview Overview It can be very … the nail alone. Cover the nail with tape or an adhesive bandage until the nail has grown out enough to protect the … such as Vaseline, and cover the area with a non-stick bandage. To prevent infection: Soak your foot or hand in a …
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… Cast Care Tips On this page: Overview Overview When you first … swelling is normal.) You have a new fever. There is drainage or a bad smell coming from the cast. Your foot or hand … swelling is normal.) You have a new fever. There is drainage or a bad smell coming from the cast. Your foot or hand …
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… Healthy Eating Basics: Building Healthy Meals On this page: Overview Overview You don't need a recipe to build … As the base of your meal, whole grain foods set the stage and can change your meal from sit-down to hand-held. … and onions Brown rice + green lettuce and sliced red cabbage Pick a protein food. Protein foods can make up one part …
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… Contact Lens Care On this page: Overview Overview Keeping contacts … mouth may cause an eye infection. Always rinse the lens storage case. Let it air-dry to avoid contamination. Get routine … lenses. These lenses can cause eye problems, such as damage to the cornea or eye infections, just as easily as …
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… Master List of Medicines On this page: Overview Overview List each medicine that you take. Be …