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… then back to the surgeon's office the next day. During this second visit, the surgeon will check your eye and prescribe eyedrops to prevent infection … the next day. During this second visit, the surgeon will check your eye and prescribe eyedrops to prevent infection …
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… such as iron deficiency anemia , your child may need other tests. How are breath-holding spells treated? Most children … sharp. Your child may stop breathing for up to 1 minute (60 seconds) during a spell. If your child doesn't wake up … such as iron deficiency anemia , your child may need other tests. How are breath-holding spells treated? Most children …
Medications
… (such as pain/fever drugs or cough-and-cold products). Check the labels on all your medicines to see if they … if necessary, hold the buttocks together for 30 to 60 seconds to keep the suppository in place. Remain lying down … This medication may interfere with certain laboratory tests, possibly causing false test results. Make sure …
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… not good for their health. But smoke from your cigarettes ( second-hand smoke ) also puts people around you at risk. Because of second-hand smoke, people who spend time with those who … likely to become smokers themselves. Children who breathe second-hand smoke: Are more likely to have ear infections, …
Medical tests
… type of germ may be found using a microscope or chemical tests. Sometimes other tests are done to find the right … Find a fungal infection , such as yeast, in the blood. Check for endocarditis , which is an infection of the valves … Find a fungal infection , such as yeast, in the blood. Check for endocarditis , which is an infection of the valves …
Medical tests
… the uterus. Why It Is Done An endometrial biopsy is done to check for abnormal cells in the lining of the uterus (endometrium). It checks for precancerous and cancerous cells. It may be done … may lead to cancer are present. Medical Tests: Questions to Ask the Doctor Current as of: …
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… muscle relaxation, you tense and then relax related groups of muscles. You can use a relaxation tape or CD to help you go through all the muscle groups. Or you can learn the muscle groups and work through … group: Breathe in and tense the muscle group for 4 to 10 seconds. Tense hard, but not to the point of cramping. Then …
Medical tests
… well your heart is pumping. The pictures let your doctor check the health of the lower chambers of your heart, called … well your heart is pumping. The pictures let your doctor check the health of the lower chambers of your heart, called …
Medications
… types of heart rhythm problems (such as a slow heartbeat, second- or third-degree atrioventricular block) heart … may also make it harder to control your blood sugar. Check your blood sugar regularly as directed and share the … and share the results with your doctor. Lab and/or medical tests should be done while you are taking this medication. …
Medications
… bottle in hot water. Shake the bottle well for at least 10 seconds before each dose. Carefully measure the dose using a … contact your doctor right away. Your doctor may need to check you for hidden bleeding that could be serious. Older … not share this medication with others. Lab and/or medical tests (such as hematocrit/hemoglobin, red blood cell count) …