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Medications
… vision, changes in weight, headache, muscle ache/pain, dry mouth, bad taste in the mouth, stuffy nose, … worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. To relieve dry mouth, suck on (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew … severe dizziness severe nausea/vomiting/diarrhea twitching muscles unexplained fever unusual …
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… about immunotherapy, such as allergy shots. Avoid breathing dry air. Consider using a humidifier at home and work to … and Tests Your doctor can tell if you have sinusitis by asking questions about your current symptoms and how long … a hot bath, or a sink filled with hot water. Avoid cold, dry air. Using a humidifier in your home may help. Follow …
Medications
… health needs. Uses This medication is used to treat a skin condition called eczema (atopic dermatitis). … This medication is given by injection under your skin as directed by your doctor, usually once every 2 or 4 … or pain at the injection site may occur. Swelling/redness/itching of the eyes or eyelids may also occur. If any of …
Medical tests
… in the breast, nipple discharge, or dimpling of the skin on one area of the breast. Find an area of suspicious … ointments near or on your breasts. The residue left on your skin by these substances may interfere with the X-rays. How … but rarely painful. If you have sensitive or fragile skin or a skin condition, let the technician know before you …
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… using heat or cold treatment: Don't apply heat or cold to skin that may be red or tender from radiation treatment. Don't apply heat to an area where the skin is broken or injured. Heat can increase bleeding. Don't apply heat or cold packs directly to bare skin. Put a thin towel or pillowcase between the pack and …
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… infections spread by sexual contact. This includes genital skin-to-skin contact and vaginal, oral, and anal sex. If you're … K-Y Jelly or Astroglide can help prevent tearing of the skin. Small tears in the vagina during vaginal sex or in the …
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… cause: Fainting. It usually lasts for less than a minute. Twitching muscles, a stiff body, or a seizure. Changes in … In a pallid spell: The heartbeat may slow down. Changes in skin colour. In a cyanotic spell: The skin may turn red or blue-purple, especially around the …
Medical tests
… You will lie on your back on an examination table. The skin over your testicle is cleaned with a sterile solution. … to numb the area. Then a small cut is made through the skin. A tiny piece of testicular tissue is removed, and the … to remove a sample. It usually doesn't require a cut in the skin. How long the test takes The biopsy usually takes 15 to …
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… that can cause a child to cry An open diaper pin in the skin A piece of hair wrapped around a finger, a toe, or the … abrasion. An insect bite. Look for a reddened area on the skin, and look for any insects, such as mosquitoes or … such as coma and death. A foreign object stuck in the skin or an opening, such as an ear. Young children can put …
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… reducing swelling, and protecting your affected limb and skin from injury. For example, propping up your affected arm … reduce swelling. And using sunscreen can help protect your skin. How can you care for yourself? Lymphedema may develop … for physiotherapy without a doctor's referral. Protect your skin. Use sunscreen and insect repellent when outdoors. Ask …
