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… Most people may not remember having a specific injury when their symptoms get worse over time. But these overuse problems are actual injuries. They occur when too much stress is placed on a joint or other tissue. This can happen when you overdo an activity or repeat an activity over and …
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… or having ones that are more watery and loose than normal. When the intestines push stools through the bowel before the … stool can be reabsorbed, diarrhea occurs. It can also occur when inflammation of the bowel lining causes excess fluid to … occurs 1 to 4 weeks later. These infections can also occur when you use untreated water to brush your teeth, wash your …
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… older child may be embarrassed about his or her symptoms. When your child has a urinary problem or injury, look at all … need to urinate are common symptoms in young children. When your child has only one of these symptoms, or when the symptoms are mild, home treatment may be all that's …
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… than the maximum dose recommended on the label. Be careful when taking over-the-counter cold or flu medicines and … and forth between doses of acetaminophen and ibuprofen. When you switch between two medicines, there is a chance … than the maximum dose recommended on the label. Be careful when taking over-the-counter cold or flu medicines and …
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… Control Centre immediately for information on treatment. When you call the Poison Control Centre, have the chemical … if the burns are not severe. Sulfuric acid feels hot when water is added to the acid, but it is better to flush … Control Centre immediately for information on treatment. When you call the Poison Control Centre, have the chemical …
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… as directed by your doctor, usually 2 times a day (once when you wake up and once 8 hours later). To prevent … water ready to drink while taking tolvaptan. Drink water when you are thirsty and throughout the day and night if … During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with …
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… to do these things: Follow the instructions exactly about when to stop eating and drinking. If your doctor has told … use one. Your insurance information. Just before surgery When you arrive for your surgery, your nurse will: Check … bandages. He or she will also ask about your pain level. When you wake up, you may have a small tube just below your …
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… can cause some or all of these symptoms for a short time. When the situation passes, the symptoms usually go away. … early waking, or feeling restless (not feeling rested when you wake up). Anxiety affects the part of the brain … mind goes blank. Anxiety disorders Anxiety disorders occur when people have both physical and emotional symptoms. These …
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… the socket. First aid and dental care are needed right away when a permanent tooth has been knocked out. An injury could … tissues in your head or neck. These injuries can happen when a child falls with a pointed object, such as a pencil … or you may have to work very hard to breathe even when you're at rest (severe difficulty breathing). Severe …
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… and wooded areas. They are easiest to spot on a person when they are feeding. Ticks burrow part way into the skin, … be under the skin, but the back parts will be sticking out. When they are full of blood, they are usually blue-grey in … possible. Check your entire body and clothing. Do not stop when you find one tick. There may be more. Make sure the …
