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… Fentanyl may also cause severe, possibly fatal, breathing problems. Do not use transdermal patches unless you have … area on a flat part of your body, such as the chest, sides, back, or upper arms. In young children or in people unable … (such as due to dementia), apply the patch on the upper back to lessen the chance it might be removed or placed in …
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… hormone (ACTH) in the blood to check for problems with the pituitary gland and adrenal glands . ACTH … hormone (ACTH) in the blood to check for problems with the pituitary gland and adrenal glands . ACTH …
Medications
… prolonged periods or in high doses may cause serious eye problems (such as high pressure inside the eyes and … away if any of these serious side effects occur: vision problems eye pain This medication may mask the signs of an … ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before …
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… ask about symptoms, any family members who have had vision problems, other possible risk factors such as low birth … child use the weak eye. Cataracts Eye Problems, Non-Injury Nearsightedness (Myopia) Strabismus … ask about symptoms, any family members who have had vision problems, other possible risk factors such as low birth …
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… control their bladders ( incontinence ). Have physical problems or a disease that makes it: Hard to drink or hold a … can get dehydrated when you lose a lot of fluids because of problems like vomiting or fever. Symptoms of dehydration can … can quickly get dehydrated when they lose fluids because of problems like vomiting or fever. Symptoms of dehydration can …
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… What Happens Over time, type 2 diabetes can lead to serious problems such as: Eye disease (diabetic retinopathy). … The longer a person has diabetes, the more likely these problems are. Children who have type 2 diabetes may have a higher risk of problems because they will have diabetes for a long time. …
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… a picture of the "rule of nines" for adults . The front and back of the head and neck equal 9% of the body's surface area. The front and back of each arm and hand equal 9% of the body's surface … the stomach equals 9% of the body's surface area. The upper back equals 9% and the lower back equals 9% of the body's …
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… (C-section). Most breech babies are healthy and don't have problems after birth. Your doctor may try to turn your baby. … have a vaginal delivery. But a small number of babies move back into a breech position. What To Expect You and the baby … weeks pregnant. Before 36 weeks, the baby is likely to turn back into a head-down position on its own. But turning the …
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… will help you learn to manage your ostomy so you can get back to a normal life. This will include learning how a … will also give you tips on how to treat and prevent common problems, such as irritated skin. When you have an ostomy, … system, snap the pouch to the barrier. Remove the paper backing from the barrier so that the adhesive is exposed. …
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… of teens Medical checkups for adolescents How to get back on track after conflict with teenagers Talking to your adolescent or teen about problems Your teen's sexual orientation and gender identity …