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… sometimes called strawberry tongue. Rheumatic fever occurs when a strep infection damages the heart’s valves which can … in the nose and throat and on the skin of healthy people. When a person infected with GAS breathes, coughs, or …
Medications
… your doctor may recommend a slow increase in your dosage when starting treatment. Dosage is based on your medical … orange-yellow. This effect is harmless and will disappear when the medication is stopped. Rarely, delayed-release … and sunlamps. Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors. Get medical help right away if you get …
Medical tests
… other types of anesthesia, you may have pain for a few days when the initial numbness wears off. Risks There is a small … other types of anesthesia, you may have pain for a few days when the initial numbness wears off. Risks There is a small …
Health topics
… On this page: Health Tools Symptoms When to Call a Doctor Treatment Overview Helping Your Child … may want to have your child checked. Learn more Dyslexia When to Call a Doctor If your child struggles with language, … of strength. For example, if your child understands more when listening, let your child learn new information by …
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… closing the eyes completely Double vision, especially when looking to the sides Pain when moving the eyes up and down and from side to side What happens when you have Graves' ophthalmopathy? Graves' ophthalmopathy …
Health features
… age who have not been immunized. Pertussis spreads easily when an infected person coughs, sneezes or has close contact … The infection can spread to others during the early stages when symptoms are not severe, and if left untreated, can … and your family from serious and sometimes deadly diseases. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well. …
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… aren't. FAQs What is breast cancer? Breast cancer occurs when abnormal cells grow out of control in one or both … to the lymph nodes and other parts of the body. When is chemotherapy used to treat early-stage breast … are growing and dividing quickly, then chemo may help you. When cancer is the kind that grows quickly, doctors call it …
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… Hib infection, a serious and sometimes fatal disease. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well. … close face-to-face contact. It also spreads through saliva when people kiss or share things such as food, utensils and …
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… after two or three tries, or if the intestine has been damaged. A cut (incision) is made through the skin into the … is stretched out and returned to its normal position. Any damaged part of the intestine is removed. If a large part of … after two or three tries, or if the intestine has been damaged. A cut (incision) is made through the skin into the …
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… carpets, furniture or drapes Follow manufacturers’ labels when using household chemicals. If the label says “use in a …
