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… relationships that don't last long. Adjusting to a changing body. The teen years are a time of lots of physical changes. … take some time for your teen to get used to their maturing body. Some typical behaviours may include: Taking a long … of a problem might include: Being very critical of their body or how they look. Overeating regularly, restricting …
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… Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Basic Dental Care Blood and Body Fluid Precautions Blood Pressure Screening Blood … Thinners: Signs of Abnormal Bleeding Blood Transfusion Body Mechanics Breast Cancer Screening Breast Cancer: Lymph … Taking Care of Yourself When Your Child Is Sick Tattoo and Piercing Safety Teenage Smokers: Reasons to Quit …
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… chance of getting a peptic ulcer. They may also slow the healing of an ulcer you already have. Taking non-steroidal … heal by themselves. But even with treatment, ulcers sometimes come back. They may cause problems like bleeding or … will also need to take antibiotics. You can help speed the healing of your ulcer and prevent it from coming back if you …
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… This means you'll be unconscious during surgery. But sometimes they use regional anesthesia, which means you can't … the surgery. Infections can spread from other parts of the body, such as the mouth, to the artificial joint and cause a … in some cases may go away completely. Problems with wound healing. These problems are more common in people who take …
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… cancer cells and shrink tumours in different parts of the body. It is used to treat many types of cancer. Radiation … is done. When it is given from a machine outside the body, it's called external beam radiation, or EBRT. When … will go away soon after the treatment ends. But sometimes the side effects are permanent, such as when the …
Medical tests
… may be identified with a microscope or chemical tests. Sometimes other tests are done to find the right medicine for … Some types of bacteria that normally live on or in the body can cause an infection if they go to parts of the body … be a risk of scarring, bleeding, infection, or other wound healing problems. Results Some types of bacteria, fungi, and …
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… Apply ice or a cold pack for 10 to 20 minutes, 3 or more times a day. Place a towel over the ice or cold pack before … Apply ice or a cold pack for 10 to 20 minutes, 3 or more times a day. Place a towel over the ice or cold pack before …
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… to stay together during normal movement of the affected body part. Shallow bites less than 6.5 mm (0.25 in.) deep … to stay together during normal movement of the affected body part. Shallow bites less than 6.5 mm (0.25 in.) deep …
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… where blood vessels in the umbilical cord enter a fetus's body is known as the umbilical ring. This ring usually … creating a hernia. Experts don't know why the hole sometimes doesn't close. What are the symptoms? An umbilical … examinations so the doctor can make sure your child is healing well. Anesthesia Common Types of …
Medications
… The virus that causes infection continues to live in the body between outbreaks. Acyclovir makes outbreaks shorter … The virus that causes infection continues to live in the body between outbreaks. Acyclovir makes outbreaks shorter …
