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… is a seizure caused by a fever. They can occur when your child has a fever of 38ºC (100.4ºF) or higher. During a … seizure is not harmful and usually stops by itself. If your child has had a febrile seizure, it does not mean that … to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye …
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… hormone slows things down. They: Control the rate at which your body burns calories (your metabolism). This affects whether you gain or lose weight. Can slow down or speed up your …
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… of duct tape as close to the size of the wart as possible. You can place a bandage over the tape to help it stay on. … alone. Using duct tape for warts is probably safe. But if your skin is very thin or fragile, be very careful when removing the tape. If you're not sure whether a skin growth is a wart, it's best …
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… Overview A ventriculogram is a test that shows images of your heart. The images show how well your heart is pumping. The pictures let your doctor check the health of the lower chambers of your …
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… in my most neurotic state, and he'd say, 'How natural that you feel that way.'" With her counsellor, who was also a … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the …
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… a few days of treatment. footnote 1 There are several ways you can use ginger to relieve your symptoms. Try: Ground ginger in a capsule, taken … and are not mixed with other substances that may harm your baby. Grated fresh ginger in hot water, used as a tea. …
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… It's also important to lock up the ammunition. Talk with your children about gun safety. Be sure that they know to … away from guns in a friend's home or elsewhere and to tell you if they see or find a gun. Talk with the parents of your children's friends. Find out if they have guns in their …
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… on the location and number of warts removed. After surgery you may have some pain, swelling, and redness. Healing … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the …
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… later at night and to sleep later in the morning than younger children do. This pattern can cause problems, … need about 10 hours of sleep each night. Tips to help your teen If your teen is showing signs of not getting enough sleep, you …
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