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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … absorbed through the skin and lungs and may harm an unborn baby, women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant … into breast milk and may harm a nursing infant. Breast-feeding is not recommended while using this drug and for …
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… the symptoms? Symptoms of vaginitis may include a change in your normal vaginal discharge (including grey, green, or … pain or bleeding when you have sex. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will check your vagina for redness and swelling and will take a sample of vaginal discharge. The sample can be tested in a …
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… the body loses water more quickly than it is replaced. When your child becomes dehydrated, severe health problems can … very watery diarrhea that seems like a large amount for a baby or small child. The most severe diarrhea lasts 3 to 8 … have rotavirus. For this reason, it is important to keep feeding your child and to watch him or her closely for signs …
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… is an inflammation of the hair follicles. Each hair on your body grows out of a tiny pouch called a follicle. You can have folliculitis on any part of your body that has hair. But it is most common on the beard … different problem, such as impetigo or heat rash. Testing a sample of the fluid in the pimples or a sample of tissue can …
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… Most of the time asbestos poses very little risk to your health. It is only a risk if you breathe in asbestos … large amounts of asbestos fibres, they can become lodged in your lungs and remain there. This can cause scarring and … is always best to hire a professional to collect and test a sample of the material for asbestos. If you are renovating …
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… for the development of the cell. You inherit half of your genetic information from your mother and the other half from your father. Genes, … type of test that checks a person's DNA. Tests often use a sample of cells or tissue to look for changes in genes, …
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… but it may be as long as 14 days. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor may suspect Middle East respiratory syndrome … have in the past 14 days been around a person who has MERS. Your doctor may order several tests to find out the cause of your symptoms. A blood sample, saliva sample, or nasal swab may be used to look for …
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… Headaches On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check Your Symptoms Overview Headaches are one of the most common …
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… earache, sore throat, and pain when you swallow or open your mouth. Tiredness, with aching in the muscles and … mumps virus can be identified with a viral culture using a sample of urine, saliva, or cerebrospinal fluid. These tests … all instructions on the label. If you give medicine to a baby, follow your doctor's advice about what amount to give. …
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… and Other Lumps Under the Skin On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check Your Symptoms Overview Most swollen glands or lumps under …