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… human bites, need thorough cleaning to reduce the risk of infection and scarring and to promote healing. You may be … cause more damage to the tissue and increase the chance of infection. Scrubbing the wound will probably hurt and may … lengthwise, to hold the edges together. Watch for signs of infection. If an infection develops under a bandage, you may …
Medications
… It is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (such as middle ear, urine, respiratory, and … upset occurs, take with food or milk. Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication to lower the unlikely … upset occurs, take with food or milk. Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication to lower the unlikely …
Medical tests
… into your uterus. Risks There is a small chance of pelvic infection after a sonohysterography test. Results … into your uterus. Risks There is a small chance of pelvic infection after a sonohysterography test. Results …
Medical tests
… tea, and broth. On the day before the test: Drink plenty of fluids. If you have kidney, heart, or liver disease and have to limit fluids, talk with your doctor before you increase the amount … (as if you were trying to hold back a bowel movement) against the tube may help. Taking slow, deep breaths may …
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… 38°C (100.4°F), look for symptoms that may be related to an infection or illness. You might be able to ease your child's … has a new tooth coming in until you see it or hear it click against an object, such as a spoon. But some babies are … has a new tooth coming in until you see it or hear it click against an object, such as a spoon. But some babies are …
Medications
… marrow problems (decreasing your body's ability to fight infections) and stomach/intestinal disease (such as … (tumor lysis syndrome). To lower your risk, drink plenty of fluids unless your doctor directs you otherwise. Also, your … or breathe the dust from the tablets. Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication unless your doctor tells …
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… What are the complications? Dehydration (loss of body fluids) is the most common complication of hand, foot and … stay hydrated. Other complications such as meningitis (an infection of the lining that covers the brain) and … disease can be more severe. There is no clear evidence that infection during pregnancy will cause harm to an unborn …
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… risk for: Gum (periodontal) disease. Tooth decay. Fungal infections in the mouth, like thrush. Dry mouth, or … twice a day. Floss daily. Make sure to press the floss against your teeth and not your gums. Check each day for … twice a day. Floss daily. Make sure to press the floss against your teeth and not your gums. Check each day for …
Medical tests
… blood or another type of sample. This can show if an HIV infection is present (HIV-positive). HIV infects white blood … often done in this case because the baby may get antibodies against HIV from the mother and yet not be infected. This … often done in this case because the baby may get antibodies against HIV from the mother and yet not be infected. This …
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… That Make Symptoms Worse Heart Failure: Watching Your Fluids Cause Any problem that damages your heart or affects … problems you've had from birth (congenital heart disease) Infection or inflammation of the heart muscle (such as … Your Weight, Food, and Sodium Heart Failure: Watching Your Fluids Immunizations Medicines Medicines can help your heart …
