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… wash around the wound with clean water 2 times a day. Don't use hydrogen peroxide or alcohol, which can slow healing. … as needed. It is normal for stitches or staples to cause a small amount of skin redness and swelling where the … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD …
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… Overview Abnormal vaginal bleeding with fever may be caused by an infection in the pelvic organs . During your … up the vagina into the uterus and fallopian tubes and cause an infection. This is more common during menstruation … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Kathleen …
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… of how a person's pulse changes over time. Your doctor uses a number system to rate your pulse. Your doctor will … be measured using catheters placed inside the arteries. Because the arteries are punctured, this is known as invasive … Cardiology, Electrophysiology Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney …
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… of you and a wall behind you. If you begin to fall, you may use them for support. Stand with your feet slightly apart … of you and a wall behind you. If you begin to fall, you may use them for support. Stand with your feet together and your … Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Brian D. O'Brien MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen …
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… get enough oxygen from the air at high altitudes. This causes symptoms such as a headache, loss of appetite, and … sleeping. It happens most often when people who are not used to high altitudes go quickly from lower altitudes to … if you have been drinking fluids or alcohol or using any medicines, or if you have a cold or influenza (flu). If you …
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… quickly as anyone else can walking. Most people with an SCI use a wheelchair at some point. Even if you can get around … strength. Manual wheelchairs with special designs are often used in sports, such as basketball, tennis, and racing. … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Kathleen …
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… Apply cool compresses to burns on the face or body. Do not use ice or ice water, which can cause tissue damage. Take off any jewellery, rings, or … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD …
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… small blood vessels in the whites of the eyes break and cause a red spot or speck. This is called a subconjunctival hemorrhage. The blood vessels may break because of sneezing, coughing, vomiting, straining, or bending … have a hyphema, see an eye specialist (ophthalmologist). Medicines that help prevent blood clots may increase the …
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… Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Counselling-Based Treatment … manic depression. It is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood changes. Moods go from times of very high … (manic episodes) to times of depression. These moods may cause problems with your child's schooling, family life, …
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… for a Child With ADHD On this page: Overview Overview Use this form to record information about your child's … of ADHD in the following ways. My child takes the following medicine for ADHD at the listed times. My child has the … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
