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Ear Problems Should My Child Be Treated for Fluid Buildup in the Middle Ear

… returns to normal after the fluid is gone. If a hearing test shows that your child has trouble hearing, treatment … seem to bother him. I'm going to have Mateo's hearing tested and, if it is okay, I'm just going to wait to see if … and still has fluid behind her eardrum. I had her hearing tested, and there is no problem. The fluid doesn't seem to …

Necrotizing Fasciitis Flesh-Eating Disease

… enough. This is because necrotizing fasciitis cuts off the blood supply to body tissue, and the antibiotics must be carried by blood to the infected site to work. Surgery, combined with …

Quit or reduce vaping

… Cardiovascular health: vaping can impact arteries and blood vessels, which can increase heart rate and blood pressure Respiratory health: vaping can irritate the …

Muscle Cramps

… especially to cold water. Other medical conditions, such as blood flow problems (peripheral arterial disease), kidney … enough potassium, calcium, and other minerals in your blood. Being dehydrated, which means that your body has lost … especially to cold water. Other medical conditions, such as blood flow problems (peripheral arterial disease), kidney …

Care for an Indwelling Urinary Catheter

… rib cage and above the waist on either side of the back. Blood in your urine. A fever. Your urine smells bad. You see large blood clots in your urine. No urine or very little urine is … rib cage and above the waist on either side of the back. Blood in your urine. A fever. Your urine smells bad. You see …

Splint Care Tips

… wiggle them every now and then. This helps move the blood and fluids in the injured limb. Prop up the injured … trouble moving your fingers or toes. You have symptoms of a blood clot in your arm or leg (called a deep vein … wiggle them every now and then. This helps move the blood and fluids in the injured limb. Prop up the injured …

Gastroenteritis in Adults and Older Children

… longer than 24 hours. Electrolytes are minerals in your blood that keep many systems in your body working smoothly. … Your stools are black and tarry or they have streaks of blood. Talk to your doctor if: You have symptoms of mild … longer than 24 hours. Electrolytes are minerals in your blood that keep many systems in your body working smoothly. …

Healthy Eating Staying With Your Plan

… one or more big goals in mind, like controlling your high blood pressure or lowering your cholesterol. Are those goals … goals small steps. For example, if you want to lower your blood pressure, a small step would be to limit the amount of … one or more big goals in mind, like controlling your high blood pressure or lowering your cholesterol. Are those goals …

Night Eating Syndrome

… along with sleep problems, so your doctor may want to do tests of your sleep (polysomnography). How is night eating … along with sleep problems, so your doctor may want to do tests of your sleep (polysomnography). How is night eating …

Growing Pains

… worse over time. In these cases, your doctor may do more tests. How are growing pains treated? Tell your child that … worse over time. In these cases, your doctor may do more tests. How are growing pains treated? Tell your child that …