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… force Don't use suppositories, mineral oil, laxatives, or enemas unless recommended by your healthcare provider …
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… This test, also called a VCUG, uses contrast fluid and X-rays so the doctor can see how the bladder fills and drains. … liquid flows through the catheter to fill the bladder. X-rays are taken while the bladder fills and then empties. The … not do the test if you are pregnant. That's because the X-rays could harm an unborn baby. Understand exactly what …
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… sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.  This is when the sun’s UV rays are the strongest.  If you are out in the sun during … the skin from being exposed to the sun's ultraviolet rays. They are useful for high-risk areas such as the nose, … or canopies. Sunburn is caused by overexposure to UV rays. Protect yourself from UV rays on cloudy days as …
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… tests. CT scans generally use more radiation than other X-ray tests. The risk of an adult getting cancer from a CT … at high altitude. Have certain medical tests (such as X-rays or CT scans) or treatments (such as radiation treatment … sources of radiation to a standard dose from a chest X-ray. A chest X-ray gives off very small amounts of …
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… be damaged by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation (rays) of the sun, even on cloudy or overcast days. Too much … to skin. Given outdoor play, much of our exposure to UV rays occurs before we are 18 years of age. By the time we … are adults, many of us have soaked up more than enough UV rays to cause skin cancer. By protecting children from …
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… be sure the room is well-ventilated. Radiation exposure: X-rays, air travel, and electrical appliances A single X-ray, such as a dental X-ray, will not harm your fetus. But it's a good idea to avoid …
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… exercise very hard or for a long time, or misuse laxatives, enemas , water pills ( diuretics ), or other medicines. Base … much, or misusing laxatives, diuretics , ipecac syrup, or enemas . Misuse of these medicines can lead to serious … as low potassium levels or other chemical imbalances. X-rays , which can show whether your bones have been weakened …
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… out of the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when the sun’s rays are the strongest. Never leave your baby alone in a … They can help protect your baby's eyes from harmful UV rays (and look darned cute in the process!). Standards for … brands are effective at screening or reflecting ultraviolet rays. Look for sunglasses that provide 99 to 100 per cent …
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… with you. The card states that you can't be given rectal enemas or suppositories . It also states that you can't have … with you. The card states that you can't be given rectal enemas or suppositories . It also states that you can't have …
Medical tests
… Test Overview A myelogram uses X-rays and a special dye called contrast material to make … from the test, a CT scan is often done after the X-rays, while the dye is still in your body. Why It Is Done A … to take off jewellery that might be in the way of the X-ray picture. You may need to take off all or most of your …