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… emotional and intellectual development Results in fewer infections, such as pneumonia, ear infections and diarrhea, … infections. Keep your baby close and provide skin-to-skin contact. This will encourage feeding and bonding. It will … your baby’s development. Remember to only have skin-to-skin contact when you’re wide awake and to avoid distractions …
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… Clothes and bed linens become soiled when they come into contact with things like urine, stool, or vomit. Washing … clothes and linens right away can help reduce the chance of infection from germs. Soiled clothes and linens can spread … Clothes and bed linens become soiled when they come into contact with things like urine, stool, or vomit. Washing …
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… What is gum disease? Gum disease is an infection of the tissues that surround and support the … an examination. During the examination, they will look for problems like bleeding gums or areas where your gums are … get X-rays of your teeth to look for bone damage and other problems. How is gum disease treated? Early treatment of gum …
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… are normally made by the immune system in response to infection. They cause red blood cells to clump together … levels of cold agglutinins generally do not cause serious problems. Sometimes, high levels of cold agglutinins can … levels of cold agglutinins generally do not cause serious problems. Sometimes, high levels of cold agglutinins can …
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… stones. The doctor can also look for tumours, bleeding, or infection. If you are in a clinic and you are awake, you may … of tissue. These will be checked for cancer and other problems. This is called a biopsy. If you have a biopsy, you … may be done to: Find the cause of many urinary system problems. Examples include blood in the urine, pain when you …
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… the nail surgically removed or reconstructed if pain or infection is a problem. The nail may return to a normal … lung, liver, or thyroid disease. Nail Problems and Injuries Current as of: March 22, 2023 … lung, liver, or thyroid disease. Nail Problems and Injuries Current as of: March 22, 2023 …
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… if you are pregnant or have a bleeding disorder, kidney infection, urinary tract infection, kidney cancer, or some other kidney problems. FAQs What are kidney stones? Kidney stones are … and X-rays may be harmful to the fetus. It could cause problems if you have a bleeding disorder or if you take …
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… are drugs used to kill bacteria. Bacteria can cause infections such as strep throat, ear infections, and … reaction. It may cause itching, swelling, and breathing problems. This is rare. You may have other side effects or … reaction. It may cause itching, swelling, and breathing problems. This is rare. You may have other side effects or …
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… Condoms can protect you against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and they can be used to prevent pregnancy. … as soon as your penis is hard (erect) and before any sexual contact with your partner. Before putting it on, hold the … as soon as your penis is hard (erect) and before any sexual contact with your partner. Before putting it on, hold the …
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… material can travel to various parts of the body and cause problems. If left untreated, this condition can be … causes it? Rhabdomyolysis can be caused by a variety of problems, such as: Severe muscle injury. This might be … hornet stings, snakebite, and carbon monoxide. Certain infections. This includes salmonella , influenza (flu), …
