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… and vomiting is to start treating it before you start your cancer treatment. Your doctor may give you medicines to control nausea. There … you manage these symptoms. Take anti-nausea medicines as your doctor recommends. Be sure to tell your doctor if you …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … doses near the expected delivery date may harm the unborn baby. To lessen the risk, use the smallest effective dose … breathing, irritability, shaking, vomiting, diarrhea, poor feeding, or difficulty gaining weight. Uses This medication …
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… old you are when the immunization series begins. Speak with your health care provider for more information. It is … to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye … of the throat, tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency …
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… If you're having problems with side effects, talk to your doctor. Your doctor may be able to lower your dose or change to a different medicine. Always be sure …
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… The meniscus is a rubbery, C-shaped disc that cushions your knee. Each knee has two menisci (plural of … outer edge of the knee and one at the inner edge. They keep your knee steady by balancing your weight across the knee. A torn meniscus can prevent …
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… heel pain. The plantar fascia is the ligament that connects your heel bone to your toes. If you strain your plantar fascia, it gets weak, swollen, and inflamed. …
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… a tube from a bag to an intravenous (IV) catheter and into your vein. When is a blood transfusion needed? You may need … or thrombocytopenia . If you have an illness in which your bone marrow doesn't make enough blood, such as aplastic … use, after they are approved, will probably be limited to emergencies involving severe blood loss caused by serious …
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… use of antibiotics; use of corticosteroid; problems with your immune system; use of birth control pills; pregnancy; … infections are not usually spread during sex. However, if your partner has symptoms, they should also seek treatment. … Oil-based lubricants, such as petroleum jelly, lotion, or baby oil can weaken and destroy latex. Water or oil-based …
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… any symptoms or you may notice a change in the fluid from your vagina, such as some watery discharge. The fluid may … must be examined by a health care provider. Lab tests of your vaginal fluid may be done. Your health care provider … Oil-based lubricants, such as petroleum jelly, lotion, or baby oil can weaken and destroy latex. Avoid using …
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… of very itchy skin caused by tiny mites that burrow into your skin. The itching is caused by an allergic reaction to … older adults, and people who are pregnant or breastfeeding. To avoid dangerous side effects, be sure to follow … older adults, and people who are pregnant or breastfeeding. To avoid dangerous side effects, be sure to follow …