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… their genitals). The chance of passing herpes is highest when there is an active outbreak (when sores or blisters, or warning symptoms are present). However, HSV can still be passed when there are no symptoms (called asymptomatic shedding), …
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… for: Gangrene with or without infection. Unbearable pain when at rest. Non-healing, untreatable ulcers. Tobacco use … manage much better than older, more frail people do. But when a below-the-knee amputation cannot be done, an … of surgery In general, amputations for sudden ischemia (when a clot develops and completely blocks blood supply to …
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… this page: Overview Overview When labour does not start on its own and delivery needs to … (induced) with medicine. Some doctors avoid inducing labour when a woman is trying vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC) … to induce labour may increase the risk of uterine rupture. When a VBAC labour has not started on its own, certain …
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… doctor's instructions carefully. This medication works best when the amount of drug in your body is kept at a constant … without consulting your doctor. Seizures may become worse when the drug is suddenly stopped. Your dose may need to be … a longer time than prescribed. Properly stop the medication when so directed. Tell your doctor right away if your …
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… of household allergies, hay fever and the common cold when medication cannot be given by mouth. Common allergy … nausea, vomiting and dizziness caused by motion sickness when medication cannot be given by mouth. Diphenhydramine … (tremor) and muscle stiffness caused by Parkinson's disease when medication cannot be given by mouth. It may also be …
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… can eliminate your risk of getting HIV from someone you are caring for. Wear disposable gloves if you may have contact … sores, or breaks in your exposed skin. Wear rubber gloves when cleaning articles soiled with urine, feces, or vomit to … or lancets carefully to avoid sticking yourself if you are caring for someone who is injecting medicine or must test …
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… important that you get each vaccination as scheduled. Ask when you should get each dose, and make a note on your … important that you get each vaccination as scheduled. Ask when you should get each dose, and make a note on your …
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… Two people independently evaluated each resource and, when there was a discrepancy in scores of greater than 20%, …
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… feel pain or extreme discomfort It's common to feel tired when you're more active, and this is when injuries can happen. To avoid injury, gradually build … normally during resistance exercises Use a steady speed when you're doing resistance exercises. Always use proper …
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… Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD) causes the brain to become damaged over time. It is fatal. Symptoms include: Tingling, … Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD) causes the brain to become damaged over time. It is fatal. Symptoms include: Tingling, …
