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… Inflammatory Disease: Tubo-Ovarian Abscess On this page: Overview Overview A tubo-ovarian abscess … of a fallopian tube and ovary. This abscess is often caused by pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) . A tubo-ovarian … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… Memory Problems: Wandering On this page: Overview Overview Wandering can pose a … a person who has Alzheimer's disease or another dementia . Use medical identification. Get a medical ID bracelet for … work at that time. Secure the area. Lock outside doors, and use alarms and other devices to alert you when the person …
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… Treating Weak or Brittle Nails On this page: Overview Overview Home treatment may … Nail polish remover may increase splitting and breaking if used too often. Do not use nail lacquers, polishes, or adhesives if you think your …
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… vacuum cup is placed on the baby's head and suction is used to help pull the baby out. The cup can leave a bruise … but this will fade a few days after birth. A vacuum is used if: The mother has a prolonged pushing stage of labour … Forceps are instruments placed around the baby's head and used to gently help pull the baby out. They can leave red …
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… Treatment Plan Record for a Child With ADHD On this page: Overview Overview Use this form to record information about your child's … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… Diabetes: Care of Blood Sugar Test Supplies On this page: Overview Overview It's important to take … properly. Lancets must be thrown away safely after they're used. Put used lancets in a plastic container (such as a small, empty …
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… Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac: Relieving the Itch On this page: Overview Overview A rash caused by poison ivy, oak, or sumac may itch and produce … baths with or without an oatmeal additive (such as Aveeno). Use calamine lotion to help relieve itching. Use it for just …
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… Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done Risks Related … any problems before you go home. Why It Is Done TIPS is used to reduce high blood pressure in the portal vein that … carries blood from the intestines to the liver. TIPS may be used to: Treat fluid buildup that continues to happen even …
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… disease is a rare bleeding disorder that might be caused by other medical problems or medicines. It prevents … than the inherited form of von Willebrand disease . What causes it? Medical problems that might cause acquired von Willebrand disease include: Lymph …
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… Training: Knowing When Your Child Is Ready On this page: Overview Overview Your child must be … to start it before your child is ready. Before children can use the toilet, they must be able to control their bowel and … and have mastered other basic motor skills before they can use the toilet by themselves. Most children are physically …
