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… heat over 31C for long periods can be dangerous. If it gets very hot in your home, plan to go somewhere cooler if … also have more sensitive skin, making them more likely to get a sunburn. Sunburns can make heat-related illnesses more … that you begin cooling down your child right away. Get them out of the heat and remove their clothes. Use a fan …
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… for a broken (fractured) hip. Hip pinning involves: Getting the bone lined up correctly (reduction). Stabilizing … over the surgery site. The metal pieces hold the bone together while it heals, and they stay in the leg permanently. … your bladder (urinary catheter). And you will probably be getting fluids through a tube in your vein called an IV. You …
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… to the larvae of certain parasites. The parasites can get under your skin when you swim in freshwater (such as lakes and ponds) and sometimes salt water. But you can't get swimmer's itch from swimming pools that are treated with … lay eggs. Bird and mammal droppings that contain the eggs get into lakes and ponds. The eggs hatch into larvae, which …
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… A strong partnership between you and your doctor is key to getting great care. A doctor who not only knows your medical … health problems may not see your whole health picture or get a good understanding of what's important to you. When … a great resource. They're trained to help you know what's going on. If you have a question they can't answer, they …
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… regularly is an important way to help keep their skin healthy. It can help prevent infections, and it's a good … are often used too. You can give a full bath in bed without getting the bed sheets wet. How often a person bathes can … they may feel more comfortable. Preparing for a bed bath To get ready to give someone a bed bath, start by gathering …
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… often goes away or improves when you lie down. If it gets worse, it can lead to a feeling of almost fainting or … and blood flow to your head. This can occur when you get up too quickly from a seated or lying position ( … Have you recently had moments when you felt like you were going to faint? Yes Episodes of feeling faint No Episodes of …
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… problems. Sometimes, though, food and liquids have trouble getting to your stomach. There are two types of problems … different problems, such as GERD or having an infection or getting a pill stuck in the esophagus. It can also be caused … symptoms? Dysphagia can come and go, be mild or severe, or get worse over time. If you have dysphagia, you may: Have …
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… has a bowel movement because they have been taught that a healthy child has a bowel movement every day. This is not … has a bowel movement because they have been taught that a healthy child has a bowel movement every day. This is not …
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… age 9 Do you feel light-headed or dizzy, like you are going to faint? It's normal for some people to feel a little … These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If you have a … to relieve the symptoms. Call your doctor if symptoms get worse or you have any concerns (for example, if symptoms …
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… and apply the shampoo to affected area and the surrounding healthy skin. Lather and leave in place for 5 minutes, then … directions. Avoid contact with the eyes. If the shampoo gets into the eyes, rinse thoroughly with water. Do not … if your condition lasts after 2-4 weeks of treatment or gets worse at any time. Side Effects This medication may …