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… stress, hunger and becoming accustomed to humans. What should I do if I have been exposed to rabies? If a bat or … or scratches you, you may have been exposed to rabies. You should do the following: Wash the wound well with soap and … treatment for rabies as soon as possible. It typically takes from 3 to 8 weeks before rabies symptoms start in …
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… safe and very effective at fighting bacterial infections. Should you take antibiotics just in case? Don't take antibiotics when … include: Nausea. Diarrhea. Skin rash. Yeast infection. A severe allergic reaction. It may cause itching, swelling, …
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… from high blood sugar levels or loss of consciousness from severe low blood sugar levels. Most high or low blood sugar … to understand the disease and its treatment. Your teen can take over some of the duties of their care. If your blood … level. Anytime your blood sugar drops below 4.0 mmol/L, you should act whether you have symptoms or not. If your blood …
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… decreased effectiveness. How To Use This medication is best taken by mouth on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before … doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. You should not become pregnant while taking doxycycline. … retinoid medications taken by mouth (such as acitretin, isotretinoin) barbiturates (such as phenobarbital) "blood …
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… because the body can't transfer heat as well as it should or because there's too much external heat gain. … sense of thirst or make your body produce more heat. If you take medicines regularly, ask your doctor for advice about … a stuffy nose Would you describe the breathing problem as severe, moderate, or mild? The symptoms in an adult or older …
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… needed for hyperventilation symptoms that are moderate to severe, that last for a long time, that come back, or that … come to. But unless something else is wrong, these symptoms should pass pretty quickly and you should soon feel about as … to certain symptoms and seek care sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood thinners …
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… once a month. Moderate heartburn occurs about once a week. Severe heartburn occurs every day. It can cause problems … of the esophagus become more coordinated. This process can take as little as 6 months or as long as 1 year. Spitting up … in the back, neck, jaw, or upper belly, or in one or both shoulders or arms. Light-headedness or sudden weakness. A …
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… Tools Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health. Decision Points focus on … are important to many health problems. Fertility Problems: Should I Be Tested? Fertility Problems: Should I Have a … with problems in their reproductive systems. Moderate or severe endometriosis . Past exposure to very high levels of …
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… Tools Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health. Actionsets are designed … come to. But unless something else is wrong, these symptoms should pass pretty quickly and you should soon feel about as … a stuffy nose Would you describe the breathing problem as severe, moderate, or mild? The symptoms in an adult or older …
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… Normal body temperature The average normal body temperature taken orally (under the tongue) is about 37°C (98.6°F) . It … also can cause a fever. Babies younger than 3 months should be seen by a doctor anytime they have a fever. That's … Yes May be dehydrated No May be dehydrated Are the symptoms severe, moderate, or mild ? Severe Severe dehydration …
