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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is C. difficile ? C. difficile , also known as C. diff, … in the bowel of up to 7% of people without causing illness. Your intestines also normally contain many good bacteria … diff infections may lead to serious illness. Who is most at risk? For most healthy people, C. diff is not a health risk. …
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… Procedure for Gum Disease On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks … to numb (freeze) the area where the doctor will work on your gums. The doctor will pull back a section of your gums … to carefully brush your teeth and tongue. Apply an ice or cold pack to the outside of your mouth to help relieve pain …
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… Circumcision On this page: Overview Health Tools What Happens During a Circumcision What to Expect After Surgery When to Call a Doctor Why It May Be Done Risks Caring for Your Child After Circumcision …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor … health products you are taking. You shouldn't take cough or cold medicines while you take some of these diet pills. They …
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… and Other Throat Problems On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … may be caused by a viral illness, such as: The common cold. Colds are the most common type of viral infection . … the problem your child is having right now different than what you are used to? Yes Breathing problem is different …
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… a rare disease called rickets , which causes weak bones. What is the recommended daily amount of calcium and vitamin … how much vitamin D your body makes include: Limited sun exposure. This can be due to sunscreen use or living at a … constipation, and weakness. Getting too much vitamin D increases the amount of calcium in your blood. If this …
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… page: What is Bell's palsy? Bell's palsy is a paralysis or weakness of the muscles on one side of your face. Damage to the facial nerve that controls muscles … are thought to be caused by the herpes virus that causes cold sores. In most cases of Bell's palsy, the nerve that …
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… Dermabrasion On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks … and a dressing. Dermabrasion is almost always done in your doctor's office or on an outpatient basis. What To … to prevent infection. Tell your doctor if you have had cold sores in the past. You will need several follow-up …
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… Prolapse (Urethrocele) On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Two common forms of pelvic organ … the wall of the vagina. Both conditions are easy for your doctor to see during a physical examination. They often …
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… year. Respiratory problems can be as minor as the common cold or as serious as pneumonia . They may affect the upper … breathing problems you're having right now different than what you are used to? Yes Breathing problem is different … cases the time frame can vary up to several hours after exposure. Do not ignore early symptoms. When a reaction …
