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Medications
… Dimenhydrinate - Oral On this page: Uses Other Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions … Do not use this medication in children younger than two years unless directed by the doctor. Other Uses This section … also be used for nausea and dizziness caused by inner ear problems (such as Meniere's disease). How To Use Follow all …
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… Nursemaid's Elbow On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … radius is one of two long bones in the lower arm, or forearm .) The ligament that supports the radial bone then … your child after nursemaid's elbow. Arm Injuries Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: …
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… Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) On this page: About This Medicine About This Medicine Make sure you … are NSAIDs used? NSAIDS are used for many different health problems. NSAIDs help with pain and fever. They can also … The most common side effects of NSAIDs are stomach upset, heartburn, and nausea. NSAIDs can cause a severe allergic …
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… Diabetic Autonomic Neuropathy On this page: Overview Overview Diabetic … caused by diabetes. These nerves control things like your heartbeat, blood pressure, sweating, digestion, urination, … and sexual function. Heart and circulatory system problems Diabetic autonomic neuropathy may damage the nerves …
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… Child Safety: Preventing Falls On this page: Overview Overview Protecting your baby Each new learning stage for your baby requires you to pay more … your baby is likely to learn next will help you prevent injuries. Be aware of your baby's risk of injury from …
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… Congenital Hydrocephalus On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … brain , causing a brain injury and mental and physical problems. This condition is rare. Finding the condition early and treating it can help limit long-term problems. But …
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… Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca Alternifolia) On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Used Risks Related … athlete's foot, or nail fungus. But so far there isn't clear proof from science that using tea tree oil is helpful with these or other health problems. Risks Tea tree oil applied to the skin is thought …
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… risk of complications can be life-threatening. Seniors 65 years and older, infants and very young children, people who have lung … disposing of used tissues in the waste basket or garbage Cough and sneezing into your shirt sleeve rather than …
Medical tests
… Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … , or computed tomography (CT) scan . MRI also may show problems that cannot be seen with other imaging methods. For … used during the MRI scan to show certain structures more clearly. There are two main types of MRI—the standard MRI …
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… should you take while you travel? Before you go, learn about the places you plan to visit. For example, find … need to worry about malaria. Basic safety can prevent some problems: Developing countries may not have safe tap water. … regions. To prevent fungal or parasitic infections and injuries, do not go barefoot. Try to keep your feet as clean …