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… to help prevent skin infections. Clean and closely trim your child's fingernails. Have a small child wear mittens or … scratching. Or use light bandages over open blisters. Wash your child's hands often. Distract your child when you find him or her scratching. Use …
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… Seek help if: You suspect child abuse or elder abuse . Call your local child or adult protective agency, police, or a … partner violence (IPV) . You have trouble controlling your anger with a child or other person in your care. Resources are available for help . Related …
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… sparks, or flickers of light, particularly when you move your eyes or head. The flashes of light may be easier to see … . New floaters —shadows or dark objects that float across your visual field. Sudden development of floaters may be a … of a retinal tear. A dark curtain or veil across part of your visual field. This may occur with retinal detachment. …
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… include pain, pinching, and stiffness when you raise your arm. These symptoms are often brought on by doing … from bursitis or a tendon injury can keep you from moving your shoulder. Over time it can lead to stiffness and a … or repeated overhead reaching. But continue to use your shoulder. During specific sports activities: Use proper …
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… starting to walk is any time between 9 and 15 months. When your toddler reaches a developmental milestone, such as … advance to another skill. For example, about 6 months after your child has learned to walk with ease, he or she will … hands, fingers, and wrists. With these fine-motor skills, your child can start to draw with crayons, eat with a spoon, …
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… it does, the child believes they caused it to happen. If your child is mad at a friend and wants them to leave, and the friend then gets sick and goes to the hospital, your child may think the illness is your child's fault. Growth and …
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… with other respiratory infections. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask you about your symptoms and do a physical examination. They may take a sample of mucus from your nose to have it tested for the bacteria that cause …
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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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… someone to pick you up at the doctor's office or clinic. Your pupils will be widened (dilated) for the surgery. And … several hours. Wear sunglasses to keep bright light out of your eyes while they are dilated. Your vision may be blurry. And your eye may hurt a little …
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… do not recommend using them more than once. Talk with your doctor before reusing these items. Some people who have … without letting the needle touch either the flat surface or your fingers. Only the inside of the cover should touch the … needle. Do not hold the syringe straight up; you may stick yourself. Do not clean the needle or lancet with alcohol. …
