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… Blows to the eye Direct blows to the eye can damage the skin and other tissues around the eye, the eyeball, or the … or steam, sunlight, tanning lamps, curling irons or hair dryers, or welding equipment. Bursts of flames or flash … apart and get stuck in the eye. Keep the bandage clean and dry. Reduce swelling. To reduce swelling around the eye, …
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… infection may be spreading, such as white patches on the skin outside of the mouth. Your symptoms are getting worse … medicine, such as nystatin (Nyaderm), on your nipples. Dry your nipples after breastfeeding. If your child is … medicine, such as nystatin (Nyaderm), on your nipples. Dry your nipples after breastfeeding. If your child is …
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… swelling and pain in your belly. You have a new rash or skin changes. If you have been diagnosed with cancer, be … are gone for 12 to 48 hours. Other good choices include dry toast, crackers, cooked cereal, and gelatin dessert, … are gone for 12 to 48 hours. Other good choices include dry toast, crackers, cooked cereal, and gelatin dessert, …
Medical tests
… Core needle biopsy. Your doctor makes a small cut in the skin and inserts a needle with a special tip to remove … biopsy. Fine needle breast biopsy Your doctor numbs your skin with a shot of numbing medicine where the biopsy needle … When the area is numb, a needle is put through your skin into your breast tissue to take a sample. The needle is …
Medical tests
… of bone can be removed by: Inserting a needle through the skin and directly into the bone ( closed or needle biopsy ). … also may be given. Making a cut (incision) through the skin to expose an area of the bone ( open biopsy ). General … to get the biopsy samples from bones that are close to the skin surface and away from any internal organs or large …
Medications
… Side Effects Drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, dry mouth, blurred vision, tiredness, nausea, constipation, … right away if you have any serious side effects, including: skin discoloration eye/vision changes signs of liver disease … state) Rarely, this medication may cause face/muscle twitching and uncontrollable movements (tardive dyskinesia). …
Medications
… is used to treat and prevent diaper rash and other minor skin irritations (such as burns, cuts, scrapes). It works by forming a barrier on the skin to protect it from irritants/moisture. How To Use Use … symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat) …
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… . Staphylococcus aureus are found in the nose or on the skin of up to 30 per cent of people. They are also found in … usually not harmful, and only cause mild nose, throat or skin infections. In some cases, SA infections can result in … toxins may enter your bloodstream through a wound to the skin, including a surgical wound. TSS can also occur in …
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… is strep throat. Other types of common infections include skin and wound infections, ear and sinus infections, and … the throat and, in children, abdominal pain. Impetigo is a skin infection and common in children. The bacteria get into … GAS infection. Symptoms include fever and redness of the skin, shock due to low blood pressure, diarrhea, vomiting, …
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… the body. Why are these precautions important? Although skin provides some protection from exposure to potentially … and eye protection. These reduce the risk of exposing the skin or mucous membranes to potentially infectious fluids. … fluids, mucous membranes , or broken, burned, or scraped skin. The use of gloves also decreases the risk of disease …
