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… severe bleeding that you cannot control. Any event forceful enough to badly break a large bone (like an arm bone or leg … than a few hours. Moderate pain (5 to 7) : The pain is bad enough to disrupt the child's normal activities and sleep, … you can put heat on your child's hip. Moist heat with a hot water bottle or warm towel may feel good to your child. …
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… is a disease that starts when the pancreas stops making enough of a hormone called insulin. Insulin helps the body … snack. Is more physically active than usual without eating enough food. Takes a medicine that can lower blood sugar as … When sugar builds up in the lens of the eye, it sucks extra water into the eye. This changes the shape of the lens and …
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… is still in the bladder. The bladder may be filled with water through the catheter until you have the first urge to urinate. The amount of water in the bladder is measured at this point. Then more water may be added while you resist urinating until you no …
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… The parasites can get under your skin when you swim in freshwater (such as lakes and ponds) and sometimes salt water. But you can't get swimmer's itch from swimming pools … snails. The snails in turn release the larvae into the water, where the larvae look for a host. If they come in …
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… deeper into the skin. Gently wash the area with soap and water twice a day. Dry it well. Put warm, wet cloths on the … and drain, but it may take 5 to 7 days. A warm compress or waterproof heating pad placed over a damp towel may also … let it drain. Keep cleaning it twice a day with soap and water. To help keep the infection from spreading, do not …
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… with cotton liners. This will protect your hands from water or chemicals. Apply moisturizing lotion directly to … glove or sock. Apply nail polish to slow the evaporation of water from your nail. Do not remove and reapply it more than … with cotton liners. This will protect your hands from water or chemicals. Apply moisturizing lotion directly to …
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… contain many hazards that can harm a toddler - from hot water to sweet smelling soaps they may want to taste. Find … your toddler alone in the bath Test the temperature of bathwater with your elbow. It should be warm, not hot Don’t let your toddler play with the hot water tap Teach your toddler to sit, not stand, in the …
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… are some things you can do. Tell someone. If you can't stop drinking or using drugs on your own, tell someone that you … are some things you can do. Tell someone. If you can't stop drinking or using drugs on your own, tell someone that you …
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… more physical activity to your life Quick tips: Having enough energy to stay active Choosing clothing and equipment …