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… ranges for vital signs for your child can help you notice problems early or relieve concerns you may have about how … ranges for vital signs for your child can help you notice problems early or relieve concerns you may have about how …
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… to check your stomach and digestion and to rule out other problems that may be causing your symptoms. Tests that may be done include: Gastric … to check your stomach and digestion and to rule out other problems that may be causing your symptoms. Tests that may …
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… given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children … a virus that attacks the liver. It can cause serious health problems including liver damage (cirrhosis). Hepatitis B is … with blood or body fluids. The virus may also be spread by using items that have blood on them, such as a toothbrush, …
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… prevent an infection and the loss of too much blood. These problems are most likely to occur when the uterus does not … and a possible hole (puncture) or scarring in the uterus. Using medicine or waiting for the uterus to empty on its own … medical advice and care can lower your chance of any problems from the miscarriage. Your doctor or midwife will …
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… help prevent high blood sugar. High blood sugar can lead to problems for you and your baby. Insulin is given as a shot … alcohol wipe or a cotton ball dipped in alcohol. If you are using an insulin pen, you will need a needle that works with … help prevent high blood sugar. High blood sugar can lead to problems for you and your baby. Insulin is given as a shot …
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… pumps allow you to pump both breasts at the same time using two collection kits - one on each breast. If you're … most milk. With some cheaper pumps, you create suction by using your finger to open and close a hole. These electric … work if water is in it. If the tubing gets wet inside, try using a hair dryer to dry it. If pumping very frequently, …
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… repair is recommended for inguinal hernias that are causing pain or other symptoms. It's also recommended for … after surgery. Take a blood thinner. Have severe urinary problems, such as those caused by an enlarged prostate gland … after surgery. Take a blood thinner. Have severe urinary problems, such as those caused by an enlarged prostate gland …
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… an injury. This can help prevent a bone fracture from causing instability or damage to the spinal cord , which may … or weakness in the arm suggest that a neck problem is causing a pinched nerve (radiculopathy), surgery may help you … an injury. This can help prevent a bone fracture from causing instability or damage to the spinal cord , which may …