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… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A … the culture is positive. The type of germ may be identified using a microscope or chemical tests. Sometimes other tests … sores to collect a sample. The sample may also be collected using a throat washout. For this test, you will gargle a …
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… to be sure it's in good condition. Pay attention to how you feel. Call your doctor or dialysis team right away if you … It's a good sign that you don't have a blood clot. To feel it, place your first two fingers over the access, or … if you notice anything unusual in how your access looks or feels. How is vascular access failure treated? When a …
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… If you are calm and don't seem embarrassed, they may feel more comfortable. Give the person as much privacy as … Some people are afraid of the water or don't like how it feels. A removable hand-held shower head with a long hose may help the person feel more comfortable and in control of where the water is …
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… mosquito bite. Mild symptoms may include: Fever. Headache. Feeling very tired and less hungry than usual. Body aches. A … have a fever for 5 days, have a headache for 10 days, and feel tired for more than a month. West Nile causes serious … also want to take medicine to reduce pain or fever. You may feel well enough to keep doing your normal activities. Ask …
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… pregnancy can be an emotional rollercoaster. You may feel excited one day and overwhelmed the next. You may worry about childbirth or lifestyle changes. Feeling anxious about the changes a new baby will bring is …
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… a child’s self-esteem and reduce anxiety and stress. But feelings can get bruised and hurt during physical activity … know about any coaches, teams and competitions that they feel are positive and fair to all children. Praise your …
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… can give your toddler a sense of her past and create a feeling of security. If your toddler goes through a … events Establish family traditions; they help your toddler feel secure and able to look forward to things Provide a …
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… and have not been able to lose weight with diet and exercise. This surgery makes the stomach smaller. Some types … and have not been able to lose weight with diet and exercise. This surgery makes the stomach smaller. Some types …
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… been diagnosed with Klinefelter syndrome: Recognize your feelings. It is natural for parents to feel that they have done something to cause Klinefelter … anyone's control. Allow yourself time to deal with your feelings, and talk with your son's doctor about your …
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… is not recommended. Stimulant laxatives change the tone and feeling in the large intestine and you can become dependent on using laxatives all the time to have a bowel movement. How … them? Here are some tips that can help you stay safe when using laxatives. Take any laxative or bulking agent with …