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… Fentanyl Overdose On this page: … or benzos (benzodiazepines). Combining them decreases your breathing rate. This can lead to overdose or death. … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… Acute Kidney Injury Versus Chronic Kidney Disease On this page: Overview Overview Kidney problems … over time. The presence or lack of symptoms may help your doctor determine whether acute kidney injury or chronic … in the blood points to a decrease in kidney function. Your doctor will compare these levels to previous tests to …
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… Cervical Cerclage On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is … recover depends on the type of cerclage procedure you had. Your doctor can give you an idea of what to expect. You may … occurred with few or no contractions. This is a clue that your cervix may not stay closed during pregnancy. Have a …
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… Laser Treatment for Abnormal Cervical Cell Changes On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … pads if needed. Do not have sex or place anything in your vagina for 2 to 4 weeks after the treatment or until your doctor tells you it is okay. Most people can return to …
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… First Aid for Chemical Burns On this page: Overview Overview Note : If a … or may cause burning in the throat and esophagus , call your local Poison Control Centre immediately for information … are treated first by rinsing (flushing) the chemical off your body with a large amount of room temperature water, but …
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… Home Treatment for Second-Degree Burns On this page: Overview Overview For many … become too tight if the skin swells. Clean the burn Wash your hands before cleaning a burn. Do not touch the burn with your hands or anything dirty, because open blisters can …
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… Saw Palmetto On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Used Risks Related … by the NNHPD before they can be sold in Canada. Always tell your doctor if you are using a natural health product or if … are thinking about combining a natural health product with your conventional medical treatment. It may not be safe to …
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… Boric Acid for Vaginal Yeast Infection On this page: Overview Overview Some … by antifungal yeast infection medicines. footnote 1 If your doctor recommends boric acid treatment, you can buy … boric acid works. Symptoms return in some women. Check with your doctor to see if you need to continue using boric acid …
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… Cataracts in Children On this page: … signs of cataracts in children: You may see a cloudiness in your child's eye. The child may not look directly at or … time. You may see a white reflex instead of a red reflex in your child's eye. For example, in a photo of the child, one …
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… Birth Control Hormones: The Mini-Pill On this page: Overview Overview Mini-pills are used to prevent … pregnancy. This means you take a pill even when you have your period. How well do they work? In the first year of … out of 100 have an unplanned pregnancy. Be sure to tell your doctor about any health problems you have or medicines …
