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… sounds, then: Stand or kneel behind the person and wrap your arms around their waist. If the person is standing, place one of your legs between their legs so you can support the person … faint. Make a fist with one hand. Place the thumb side of your fist against the person's belly, just above the belly …
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… test ("tox screen") checks for drugs or other chemicals in your blood, urine, or saliva. Drugs can be swallowed, … a mucous membrane . In rare cases, a tox screen may check your stomach contents or sweat. A tox screen may check for … Many medicines can change the results of this test. So give your doctor a list of all the medicines you have taken in …
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… there is a chance that one or more larvae will burrow under your skin. Since the larvae cannot survive in humans they … plants Use a pier or dock to enter the water to help reduce your risk of exposure, as there may be more larvae near the … information on swimming safety and drowning prevention Dry yourself off with a towel as soon as you come out of the …
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… or as an ingredient. You can start reducing the sodium in your diet by: Reading labels to see how much sodium foods … which typically are high in sodium. Not adding salt to your food during cooking or at the table. Using low-sodium spices and sauces to add flavour to your food. Low-sodium foods can still be tasty! How can you …
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… is a tracing of the electrical activity of your heart. It is usually done along with a history and … office, you may be asked to use a portable EKG to record your heart rhythm on a continuous basis. This is referred to … monitoring, 24-hour EKG, or cardiac event monitoring. Your doctor may recommend further tests, including an …
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… cardiac arrest? If you have a health problem that raises your risk of cardiac arrest, treatment of that problem may help lower your risk. Medicine often can control the heart rhythm. Your doctor may recommend a device that can detect a …
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… Normal Each lab has a different range for what's normal. Your lab report should show the range that your lab uses for each test. The normal range is just a guide. Your doctor will also look at your results based on your …
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… can't get pregnant if I am very young. If you have started your periods, you can get pregnant, even if your body isn't mature enough to handle the stress of … The egg and sperm can move no matter what position your body is in. I can't get pregnant if I have sex during …
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… to ask the pharmacist for it or have a prescription from your doctor to buy the medicine. How can you safely use … are not recommended for children younger than age 6. If your child's doctor tells you to give a medicine, be sure to … blood pressure medicines. Read the package carefully or ask your pharmacist or doctor to help you choose the best …
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… syndrome (IBS). You meet the Rome III criteria for IBS if your symptoms began at least 6 months ago, you have had … is linked to a change in the appearance or consistency of your stool. Having any of the following symptoms supports … a day or less than 3 times a week) A change in the form of your stool (such as lumpy and hard or watery and loose) A …
