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… to prevent tooth loss. Other causes of gum bleeding, swelling, and pain include: Pregnancy, blood-thinning … medical problems, such as anemia , that interfere with how well the body can absorb certain vitamins. Teething in … mouth between the gums and the cheek or under the tongue, being careful not to swallow it. A young child should not be …
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… for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete … same way with every dose. High-fat foods may decrease how well this drug is absorbed by the body, so it is best to … for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete …
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… ground. Offer finger foods like dry cereal, crunchy toast, well-cooked noodles, small pieces of chicken, cooked egg … of iron-rich foods. Keep these things in mind, too: Always stay with your baby when he or she is eating or … of iron-rich foods. Keep these things in mind, too: Always stay with your baby when he or she is eating or …
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… Feeling grouchy or restless, having a poor appetite, and being less active than usual. Coughing, especially when you … ]) and other chronic medical problems. Antibiotics work well to treat most bacterial infections. Allergies … illness No Symptoms of serious illness Do you have pain or swelling in one calf? Pain and swelling in the lower leg can …
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… or cold and different from other leg or foot Is there any swelling or bruising? Yes Swelling or bruising No Swelling or bruising Did you have … shock. These include: Passing out (losing consciousness). Being very sleepy or hard to wake up. Not responding when …
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… for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete … It is also used to decrease pain while dentures are being fitted and while your gums are adjusting to the … of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat) severe …
Medications
… for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete … allergic reaction, including: flushing/rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face, tongue, throat), severe … of your health care providers to let them know that you are being treated with pegvaliase-pqpz. Before use, take …
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… living in a hospital or nursing home? Are you okay with being kept alive by machines? Do you have any other thoughts … living in a hospital or nursing home? Are you okay with being kept alive by machines? Do you have any other thoughts …
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… What are the types of HIV tests? Currently there are two ways to test for HIV. One of these is a standard laboratory … This is called anonymous testing, and is currently being offered at a limited number of sites in B.C. … sexually transmitted infections by doing the following: always use condoms for any vaginal, anal, and oral sex; talk …
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… an organ may affect your emotions. If you're thinking about being an organ donor, you will be asked if you understand … successful transplant, most donors feel a special sense of well-being because they may have helped save a life. What to … to take out an organ or a part of an organ. There is always the risk of problems from surgery, such as pain, …