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… may not grieve in the same way. Each of you needs to take care of yourself in whatever way feels best. Tell your … chance of a healthy baby. Doctors encourage women to take care of themselves before they get pregnant and during … may not grieve in the same way. Each of you needs to take care of yourself in whatever way feels best. Tell your …
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… a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Surgery Dialysis … throughout your body. Anemia. You may feel weak, have pale skin, and feel tired because the kidneys can't produce … throughout your body. Anemia. You may feel weak, have pale skin, and feel tired because the kidneys can't produce …
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… and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional … may rarely cause very serious (possibly fatal) skin reactions. Some people in certain ethnic groups (such … of carbamazepine and other treatment choices with you. Such skin reactions have developed mostly within the first few …
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… Punjabi Document Vietnamese What is scabies? Scabies is a skin infestation caused by the parasite Sarcoptes scabiei or … The human itch mite burrows just under the surface of the skin to live, feed and lay eggs. Scabies symptoms occur when … members, sexual partners and people in facilities such as care homes. You can spread mites to other people before and …
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… and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional … weakness, tiredness, constipation, diarrhea, body aches, skin darkening, or trouble sleeping may occur. If any of … Prompt treatment will help reduce discomfort and possible skin damage. Trabectedin decreases bone marrow function, an …
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… less common ways HCV is spread include: Sharing personal care items, such as toothbrushes, dental floss, razors, nail … Dark urine Pale stools Nausea and vomiting Jaundice (yellow skin or eyes) About 75% of people living with HCV will … and sterile equipment for each person Do not share personal care items that may have blood on them What should I do if I …
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… diagnosed? Along with doing a physical examination and asking about your child's symptoms, your doctor may order … An asthma attack may be bad enough to need urgent medical care. But in most cases you can take care of symptoms at … during pregnancy increase the risk for wheezing in their newborn babies. Exposing young children to second-hand …
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… between birth and 3 months of age. It rarely happens in babies older than 3 months. It usually starts about 3 to 6 … within 2 days after surgery. Being involved in your baby's care while he or she is in the hospital may help you feel … within 2 days after surgery. Being involved in your baby's care while he or she is in the hospital may help you feel …
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… and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional … that doesn't stop unusual tiredness yellowing eyes/skin dark urine severe stomach/abdominal pain A very serious … high/low potassium, low magnesium) dehydration lupus skin cancer This drug may make you dizzy. Alcohol or …
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… When to call your healthcare provider Last updated August 11, 2013 Lots of different … ask for help. It is good to become familiar with your healthcare providers' policies regarding phone calls, home visits, … on call coverage. Once you know who will be on your health care support team, record their contact information and keep …