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… Peripartum Cardiomyopathy On this page: What is peripartum … a past pregnancy. Are pregnant with twins or more. Are age 30 or older. Smoke, drink alcohol, or use drugs. Are very …
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… Leg Amputation On this page: Surgery Overview Surgery Overview … tissue. Goals of amputation are to relieve pain, encourage wound healing, and increase a person's ability to carry … young, relatively healthy people manage much better than older, more frail people do. But when a below-the-knee …
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… Child Safety: Preventing Drowning On this page: Overview Overview An infant or … hazards, especially for children younger than 3. An older baby or young child can fall headfirst into the water … where wells, open postholes, and irrigation canals or drainage ditches are nearby. Fill holes and install fences or …
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… Vitamins: Their Functions and Sources On this page: Overview Overview Vitamins are … enough water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins. People older than 50 and some vegetarians may need to use … vegetables, especially citrus fruits, vegetables in the cabbage family, cantaloupe, strawberries, peppers, tomatoes, …
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… Desmopressin Disintegrating Tablet - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … pills"/diuretics including furosemide), being 65 years or older, or having certain medical conditions may increase the … that can cause water/mineral imbalance (including fever, diarrhea, vomiting, infections such as flu) or if you have …
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… Vancomycin - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … after treatment with antibiotics. This condition causes diarrhea and stomach/abdominal discomfort or pain. When … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be at greater risk for kidney problems or …
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… and child Self-rescue and skills for rescuing others Many agencies offer these courses. See St. John Ambulance at … and cannot wear a PFD should always be held by an adult. Older children (12-17 years old) should use the “buddy … or disposable swim diaper Wait 48 hours after symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, open sore(s), bandages, colds, ear/nose …
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… take medicine. Use counselling or home treatment to help manage your child's symptoms. Key points to remember If your … Common side effects include: Nausea. Loss of appetite. Diarrhea. Headaches. Sleep problems or drowsiness. Feeling … is used. footnote 4 Possible side effects include nausea, diarrhea, anxiety, drowsiness, headaches, dizziness, and …
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… adenoids can help air and fluid move through the nasal passages more easily and prevent future fluid buildup. In rare … side effects of antibiotics include: Nausea or vomiting. Diarrhea. Skin rash, hives, or itching. An allergic … side effects of antibiotics include: Nausea or vomiting. Diarrhea. Skin rash, hives, or itching. An allergic …
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… as nausea, headache, and dizziness. Some also may cause diarrhea. Sometimes the side effects are mild and go away … it can give me that little extra help I seem to need. John, age 50 I realize that I didn't gain my extra weight in just … as nausea, headache, and dizziness. Some also may cause diarrhea. Sometimes the side effects are mild and go away …
