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… and muscles. The electrical current may cause rapid and severe swelling in the throat and lungs, making it hard for … strike The skin burn from lightning strikes may not be severe. Lightning current usually flows over the body … and muscles. The electrical current may cause rapid and severe swelling in the throat and lungs, making it hard for …
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… (" hairy tongue "). A person with a hairy tongue often has severe bad breath (halitosis). Soreness is not usually … Rare, but serious, causes of tongue problems can include: A severe allergic reaction, causing the tongue to swell. This … (" hairy tongue "). A person with a hairy tongue often has severe bad breath (halitosis). Soreness is not usually …
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… this problem may have no symptoms. But a child with more severe farsightedness may: Have headaches. Rub their eyes … LASIK, can be done for milder cases of farsightedness. For severe farsightedness, surgery can replace the clear lens of … this problem may have no symptoms. But a child with more severe farsightedness may: Have headaches. Rub their eyes …
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… inflamed joints. If it is not controlled, gout can cause severe damage to joints, tendons, and other tissues. Gout is … inflamed joints. If it is not controlled, gout can cause severe damage to joints, tendons, and other tissues. Gout is …
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… footnote 1 And it is not clear that people with severe osteoarthritis who have hip resurfacing are able to … have not been done. If you are considering hip surgery for severe osteoarthritis, talk to your doctor about the risks … footnote 1 And it is not clear that people with severe osteoarthritis who have hip resurfacing are able to …
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… can spread, especially diarrhea, nausea or vomiting, you should not prepare food for others. How can parents pack … find safe foods to serve to children? Child-care facilities should buy foods from approved sources, such as commercial …
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… Overview These are the tests you may need and how often you should have them. footnote 1 The tests may vary depending on … eGFR may mean your kidneys are not working as well as they should. How often: For people with type 1 diabetes, screen … Overview These are the tests you may need and how often you should have them. footnote 1 The tests may vary depending on …
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… into their arm, so that the mouth stays covered. Children should wash their hands each time they use the toilet and … period has passed. If you are unsure about how long this should be, contact your doctor. Keep your child away from … into their arm, so that the mouth stays covered. Children should wash their hands each time they use the toilet and …
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… Keep stairways clean and safe. Carpeting on stairs should be in good repair. Uncarpeted stairs should be kept clean but not slick. Train your child to hold … Keep stairways clean and safe. Carpeting on stairs should be in good repair. Uncarpeted stairs should be kept …
