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… may be no better than taking a wait-and-see approach for children who have only a few throat infections a year. Your … important I think the benefits of surgery are worth the small risk. I'm worried about the risks of surgery. More … important I think the benefits of surgery are worth the small risk. I'm worried about the risks of surgery.         …
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… an arthroscope, or scope—and surgical tools through small incisions. Surgery has risks, including infection, a … where there is better blood supply. If the tear is small. If the tear was caused by sudden trauma and not by … damaged tissue. He says that he'll only have to remove a small part of the meniscus and I'll still have stability in …
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… may include fatigue, yellowing of the skin ( jaundice ), small red spots and tiny lines on the skin, bruising easily, … it can cause a number of symptoms. These include: Fatigue. Small red spots and tiny lines on the skin, called spider … may include fatigue, yellowing of the skin ( jaundice ), small red spots and tiny lines on the skin, bruising easily, …
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… of rice. Open (surgical) biopsy. Your doctor will make a small cut in the skin and remove a lymph node. If more than … where the needle will be inserted. When the area is numb, a small cut is made in the skin. A needle with a special tip … and a sedative medicine will be given before the biopsy. A small cut will be made so the whole lymph node or a slice of …
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… to communicate quickly. They may also feel anonymous. But children need to understand the dangers of giving out … to avoid sun damage. Lifestyle issues, such as pregnancy, prevention of sexually transmitted infections , and the … to avoid sun damage. Lifestyle issues, such as pregnancy, prevention of sexually transmitted infections , and the …
Medications
… updated guidelines and travel recommendations for the prevention and treatment of malaria in different parts of … your dose without approval from your doctor may cause prevention/treatment to be ineffective, cause the amount of … appropriate strengths of mosquito repellent for you/your children. No drug treatment is completely effective in …
Medications
… based on your medical condition and response to therapy. In children, dosage may also be based on body weight. Follow … heartburn) nausea/vomiting stomach pain Do not use to treat children younger than 12 unless directed by the doctor. … not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet …
Medications
… based on your medical condition and response to therapy. In children, dosage may also be based on body weight. You may … heartburn) nausea/vomiting stomach pain Do not use to treat children younger than 12 unless directed by the doctor. … not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet …
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… Blood tests. In some cases, a doctor may want to look at a small sample of heart tissue, called a biopsy , to make a … Blood tests. In some cases, a doctor may want to look at a small sample of heart tissue, called a biopsy , to make a …
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… the tissues under the skin getting infected. If you have a small cut or wound, wash it well in warm soapy water, and …