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… Spanish Document Vietnamese What is chlorine? Chlorine is a common element in nature, where it is usually combined with … as sodium chloride or salt. Salt and water are the most common ingredients used to manufacture the chlorine used in … disinfection is an easy way to make water safe. To learn about a safe method for using household bleach (chlorine) to …
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… the vagina and cause itching and discomfort. The three most common types of vaginitis and their causes are: Yeast … You get it by having sex with someone who has it. It is commonly called trich (say "trick"). Another type of … the vagina and cause itching and discomfort. The three most common types of vaginitis and their causes are: Yeast …
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… tube), a catheter used for dialysis, a shunt to drain fluid from the brain into the stomach (V-P shunt), or other … your head. How long the test takes An abdominal X-ray takes about 5 to 10 minutes. You will be asked to wait about 5 … or out of position. Medical Tests: Questions to Ask the Doctor Current as of: December …
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… your bone is fractured or your joint is dislocated. See if fluid has built up in the joint or around a bone. See if … How long the test takes An extremity X-ray usually takes about 5 to 10 minutes. You will wait about 5 minutes until … (joint replacement). Medical Tests: Questions to Ask the Doctor Current as of: December …
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… The tracer may also show where there is a pocket of fluid ( cyst ) or infection ( abscess ). A scan may be done … of the tracer in your testicles. Two scans are done about 15 minutes apart. You need to lie very still during … is called epididymitis . Medical Tests: Questions to Ask the Doctor Nuclear Medicine Scan …
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… self-examination can be done to: Help you learn more about your body and what is normal for you. Help you check … Fertility Awareness Medical Tests: Questions to Ask the Doctor Current as of: August 2, … Fertility Awareness Medical Tests: Questions to Ask the Doctor Current as of: August 2, …
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… sound hard? It doesn't have to be, but you do have to think about it. You need to do more than just not use the salt … may affect you and how much you may need to cut back. Have questions ready to ask. Talk with a registered dietitian … may affect you and how much you may need to cut back. Have questions ready to ask. Talk with a registered dietitian …
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… of bleeding or problems getting pregnant. If a contrast fluid is used, your doctor will look at the fallopian tubes … take an over-the-counter pain medicine, such as ibuprofen, about an hour before your test. This can help with cramps … ectopic pregnancy . Medical Tests: Questions to Ask the Doctor Current as of: August 2, …
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… tetanus. A doctor can usually diagnose tetanus after asking questions about your symptoms and past health and doing a physical … need to stay in a hospital so you can get medicines and fluids to control muscle spasms and pain. You also may need …
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… problems, such as tendinopathy or a tear, most doctors ask questions about your past health and do a physical examination. The … problems, such as tendinopathy or a tear, most doctors ask questions about your past health and do a physical …
