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… gels, and suppositories. You insert the spermicide into your vagina. Spermicide can be used alone but it is usually … out of 100 have an unplanned pregnancy. Be sure to tell your doctor about any health problems you have or medicines … It is safe to use while breastfeeding. It doesn't affect your menstrual cycle. What are the disadvantages of using …
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… tunnels (crypts) that trap food particles. Throat or mouth cancers. Problems in other areas of the body that can cause … (gastroesophageal reflux disease), bowel problems, or cancer. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Liver … such as an infection or cancer. How can you care for yourself? Mouth care Gargle with water. Floss your teeth …
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… or in the abdomen. For at least 2 weeks after surgery, your child should avoid games, sports, rough play, bike … prevent infertility and may reduce the risk of testicular cancer . footnote 2 Treatment makes it easier to find testicular cancer if this cancer occurs. Surgery can boost a boy's …
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… with an emergency or injury, you will know what to do. Your confidence in dealing with both major and minor … an emergency occurs: Take a deep breath. Count to 10. Tell yourself you can handle the situation. Check for danger. Protect yourself and the injured person from fire, explosions, or …
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… Overview Asthma zones are part of your asthma action plan. The zones are defined by your … activities. You use your chest muscles to breathe. The skin between, above, and under the ribs collapses inward … activities. You use your chest muscles to breathe. The skin between, above, and under the ribs collapses inward …
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… is a measure of how hard blood pushes against the walls of your arteries as it moves through your body. Low blood … weak. Being confused. Being tired. Having cold, clammy skin. Breathing very fast. Having a fast heartbeat. If you … weak. Being confused. Being tired. Having cold, clammy skin. Breathing very fast. Having a fast heartbeat. If you …
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… general. So be sure to read the information that came with your medicine. If you have any questions or concerns, talk … side effects? Side effects can include: Nausea. Diarrhea. Skin rash. Yeast infection. A severe allergic reaction. It … side effects? Side effects can include: Nausea. Diarrhea. Skin rash. Yeast infection. A severe allergic reaction. It …
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… be an ongoing problem. It occurs when the level of sugar in your blood drops too low to give your body energy. What … nervous. Your heart may beat fast. You may sweat. Or your skin might turn cold and clammy. Moderate hypoglycemia often … nervous. Your heart may beat fast. You may sweat. Or your skin might turn cold and clammy. Moderate hypoglycemia often …
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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 … One leg that seems shorter than the other. Extra folds of skin on the inside of the thighs. A hip joint that moves … One leg that seems shorter than the other. Extra folds of skin on the inside of the thighs. A hip joint that moves …
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… lice and their eggs (called nits). But you can also check your child's scalp for lice and nits. To check for lice, use … if it makes you or your child feel better. Sometimes the skin itches for a week or more after treatment. How can you … if it makes you or your child feel better. Sometimes the skin itches for a week or more after treatment. How can you …