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… to help prevent skin infections. Clean and closely trim your child's fingernails. Have a small child wear mittens or … scratching. Or use light bandages over open blisters. Wash your child's hands often. Distract your child when you find him or her scratching. Use …
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… of urine. Bladder infections during pregnancy may increase your risk of kidney infections , miscarriage , and having a premature or low-birth-weight baby. The inability to urinate (retention) may be caused by … , miscarriage , and having a premature or low-birth-weight baby. The inability to urinate (retention) may be caused by …
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… be done later as a separate procedure. What to expect After your surgery, you will be taken to a recovery room. A nurse … surgery area. If these tubes are still in place when you go home, your nurse will teach you how to take care of them. Your …
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… Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the …
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… than carpal tunnel syndrome , both can respond to the same home treatment tips: Gently warm up your wrists and fingers before beginning an activity. Fan open your fingers. Stretch your wrists forward and back. Do some …
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… tailbone (coccyx) can occur when you slip or fall and hit your tailbone (impact injury). The most common symptom of a … to have a bowel movement also can be very painful. Home treatment often eases pain. You have an increased … chance of developing an infection when the skin over your tailbone is cut, scraped, or punctured after an injury. …
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… called dysphagia. It is usually a sign of a problem with your throat or esophagus —the muscular tube that moves food and liquids from the back of your mouth to your stomach. Although dysphagia can happen to … Have problems getting food or liquids to go down on the first try. Gag, choke, or cough when you swallow. Have food …
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… may advise you to "shelter in place," which limits your exposure to the outside air. To shelter in place: Make sure all family members and pets that are at home are inside. Then close and lock all doors and windows. … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… or more ear infections in a 6-month period or four in 1 year), you may want to consider treatment to prevent future … is another option for treating repeat ear infections. If your child has fluid buildup without infection, you may try … fluid clears up within a few months without treatment. Have your child's hearing tested if the fluid persists past 3 …
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… that begins during a child's intensive language-learning years and resolves on its own sometime before puberty . It … part of speech development. If you have any concerns about your child's speech, talk with your child's doctor. Stuttering …
