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… serious (sometimes fatal) side effects. This medication should be used only to treat severe diseases caused by an … with high-dose methotrexate. Caution is advised if you also take aspirin. NSAIDs/aspirin may be used with low-dose … (such as azathioprine, sulfasalazine, retinoids such as isotretinoin) penicillins phenytoin probenecid procarbazine …
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… the sting of a jellyfish or Portuguese man-of-war can cause severe illness and extreme pain, documented deaths are rare. … but they do occur. To avoid the risk of drowning, swimmers should get out of the water as soon as they realize they've … the wound. Scrapes and cuts from sharp-edged coral may take weeks or even months to heal. Check Your Symptoms Did …
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… Burns in children Babies and young children may have a more severe reaction from a serious burn than an adult. A burn in … right when the shock happened (it probably sped up), but it should have returned to normal very soon after. Yes Change … to certain symptoms and seek care sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood thinners …
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… Minor facial injuries in young children tend to be less severe than similar facial injuries that occur in older … 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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… as it moves through the digestive tract. The longer it takes the blood to move through the tract, the less it will … asks the right questions for you. Do you have moderate or severe belly pain? This is not the cramping type of pain you … your body. They can cause skin damage. Hydrocortisone cream should not be used for longer than 7 to 10 days without …
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… stomach, feeling shaky, and feeling anxious. In rare cases, severe symptoms of withdrawal can occur such as delirium … in different ways. They can be smoked, snorted, inhaled, taken as pills, put in liquids or food, put in the rectum or … come to. But unless something else is wrong, these symptoms should pass pretty quickly and you should soon feel about as …
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… area, such as a cut over a joint. A cut over a joint may take a long time to heal because of the movement of the … wound No Bleeding wound Would you describe the bleeding as severe, moderate, or mild ? Severe Severe bleeding Moderate … poison centre to find out what to do. Most chemicals should be rinsed off with lots of water, but with some …
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… will often ease your child's discomfort. Vomiting in a baby should not be confused with spitting up. Vomiting is … for a few days or more. Rotavirus is a virus that can cause severe vomiting and diarrhea. The rotavirus vaccine helps … her to drink, or if your child vomits every time he or she takes a drink, the risk of dehydration is greater. Check …
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… can be at increased risk of becoming infected or developing severe complications from some infections. Some of these … baby. If you are pregnant and want to travel, you should speak with your health care provider to discuss your … repellent If your medication requires needles and syringes, take enough for the entire trip and carry a note from a …
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… than signs of pain in a baby or toddler . 8 to 10: Severe pain Severe eye pain 5 to 7: Moderate pain Moderate … to certain symptoms and seek care sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood thinners … piece of tissue and touch the end to the object. The object should cling to the swab or tissue. Do not use tweezers, …
