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… Bites from the lice can cause a rash or small bluish spots on your skin. The spots may last for some time, even after all lice have been …
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… rusty red after feeding. Like mosquitoes, bedbugs feed on blood from animals or people. Bedbugs have that name because … mattresses. Tiny bloodstains on sheets and mattresses. Dark spots of insect waste where bedbugs might crawl into hiding … empty the container and clean it with hot, soapy water. Launder things that might hide bugs. Washing and then drying …
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… staff needs to know to make sure your child's diabetes is under control. Your province may have a care plan template … need to care for your child, including supplies to do a blood sugar test, insulin, syringes, glucagon (if it's in … about insulin, if needed, for special-occasion foods. Blood sugar testing. Work with school staff to create a …
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… recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to … is classified according to what the cancer cells look like under a microscope. This tells your doctor how fast the … later. Your breast cancer has spread to the lymph nodes under your arm. If that's the case, there is a bigger chance …
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… conditions (such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis), blood vessel problems (such as heart disease), or … and discard medical supplies safely. Inject this medication under the skin in your abdomen or thigh as directed by your doctor, …
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… measles infections. Ig contains antibodies taken from human blood. Antibodies are proteins your immune system makes to … that can cause disease. The final preparation of Ig undergoes more testing to ensure no known infectious viruses … dark urine, pale stools and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). Some people, especially young children, may …
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… in a thin, fibrous capsule usually found just below the skin. Lipomas aren't cancer and don't turn into cancer. They … men. What causes it? The cause of lipomas is not completely understood, but the tendency to develop them is inherited. A … Are small [1 cm to 3 cm (0.5 in. to 1 in.)] and felt just under the skin. Are movable and have a soft, rubbery …
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… your body. Cortisol is especially important in controlling blood pressure and metabolism . But it affects almost every … and can lead to serious problems, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, depression, and osteoporosis. Another name … the neck and upper part of the back ( buffalo hump ). Skin changes, such as thinning, bruising, acne, wounds that …
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… control pills may make your periods more regular, decrease blood loss and painful periods, and decrease your risk of … have serious side effects. This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell … heavy bleeding, missed periods) dark urine yellowing eyes/skin This medication may rarely cause serious (sometimes …
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… pregnancy. It looks like a bandage. You put it on the skin of your belly, rear end (buttocks), upper arm, or upper … health problems or concerns. It may increase your risk of blood clots. It may be less effective in women who are … health problems or concerns. It may increase your risk of blood clots. It may be less effective in women who are …
