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… your doctor may direct you to start this medication at a low dose and gradually increase your dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully. Once your dose … instruction sheet that comes with the bottle. Follow the directions exactly. Use the oral syringe that comes …
Medications
… cause diarrhea, dehydration, and mineral imbalance (such as low sodium). If you are using nonprescription polyethylene … or doesn't go away, an excessive number of bowel movements, bloody stools, or rectal bleeding while using this … cause diarrhea, dehydration, and mineral imbalance (such as low sodium). If you are using nonprescription polyethylene …
Medications
… Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Pronunciation: oh-low-PAT-uh-deen Common Brand Name(s): Pataday, Patanol … the over-the-counter product to self-treat, read and follow all directions on the product package before using this … lenses. Tilt your head back, look upward, and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch. Hold the dropper directly over …
Health topics
… many years. Post-polio syndrome usually progresses very slowly. Only people who have had polio can get post-polio … Symptoms of post-polio syndrome tend to show up very slowly. The main symptoms are: New muscle weakness. This is … who have post-polio syndrome also have problems with swallowing, sleeping, and tolerating cold temperatures. Or they …
Medical tests
… puts images of the breast into an electronic file. This allows your doctor to see different views of the breast … cancer from being exposed to small amounts of radiation is low. It's not a reason to avoid these tests for most people. … for breastfeeding and the tubes (ducts) through which milk flows appear normal. Abnormal: An abnormal growth, lump, or …
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… is accidentally smothered by items in the bed, such as pillows, toys, heavy blankets, or by a parent, child, or pet … SIDS. Some babies, such as premature babies and those with low birth weight, are at higher risk of SIDS than others. … night and for naps) Babies who sleep on their backs are at lower risk than babies who sleep on their stomach or sides. …
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… your cabinets so that the things you use a lot are on the lower shelves (about waist level). Keep a cordless phone and … wrist. You push a button that sends a signal for help. Wear low-heeled shoes that fit well and give your feet good … and bath benches. Use a hand-held shower head that will allow you to sit while showering. Get into a tub or shower by …
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… a testicular prosthesis include infection and bleeding or blood clots in the scrotum. But these problems aren't … a testicular prosthesis include infection and bleeding or blood clots in the scrotum. But these problems aren't …
Medical tests
… by treatment with those antibiotics. Blood Culture Helicobacter Pylori Tests Throat Culture Urine … by treatment with those antibiotics. Blood Culture Helicobacter Pylori Tests Throat Culture Urine …
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… spine and tested. Your doctor may do other tests, such as blood tests, a CT scan , or an MRI . How is meningitis … way to prevent meningitis. You also can take other steps to lower your risk of getting or spreading meningitis. Here are … viral meningitis may appear all of a sudden or may develop slowly over a period of days. The most common symptoms of …