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… First Appointment On this page: Overview Overview Print this form and fill in the … When was my last menstrual period? _____________ At what age did my menstrual cycles begin? _________ My cycles are: … was my last prostate examination (if I am older than 50 and younger than 75)? ______________ If the results were …
Medical tests
… Paracentesis On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … . Ascites may be caused by infection, inflammation, an injury, or other conditions, such as cirrhosis or cancer. … during the procedure, you may lie on your back with your head raised. People who have less fluid taken out may sit …
Medical tests
… Ophthalmoscopy On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … and either a slit lamp microscope or a light attached to a headband. This test gives the doctor a wider view of the … damage the eye. Look for the cause of symptoms, such as headaches. Find other problems or diseases, such as head …
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… Dental Care: 6 Years to 16 Years On this page: Overview Overview By now … Information Basic Dental Care Growth and Development, Ages 11 to 14 Years Growth and Development, Ages 6 to 10 Years Citations American Dental …
Medications
… Tapentadol - Oral On this page: Uses Other Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions … side effects occur: slow/shallow breathing, unusual lightheadedness, severe drowsiness/dizziness, difficulty waking … moderate to severe short-term pain (such as pain from an injury or after surgery). It belongs to a class of drugs …
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… without fusing the bones together. This is only done in younger children who are still growing. It's used when … that can happen with back surgery, such as nerve damage, lung problems, or spinal cord damage. No more growth in the fused area of a child's spine. …
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… time you are being treated for Graves' disease, if you are younger than 50, or if your thyroid gland is only swollen a … little bit (small goiter). Antithyroid medicine does not damage your thyroid gland. But it doesn't work for everyone, … see my doctor once or twice a year for monitoring. Harry, age 63 Some people tell me that taking radioactive iodine is …
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… Breast Cancer Screening On this page: Overview Overview … mammograms are the best screening test for people at average risk of breast cancer. Guidelines for when to start … screening program in your area. For people who are at average risk for breast cancer, the Canadian Task Force on …
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… Protecting Your Child From Infections On this page: Overview Overview Immunizations … toilet and after they blow their nose, especially if drainage gets on their hands. Teach your child to dry their hands … or accidentally urinates or passes a stool. Children younger than age 2 need a caregiver's help to prevent the …
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… given? Traveller’s diarrhea Adults and children 2 years of age and older are given 2 doses of the vaccine to take at … be a challenge. Cholera Adults and children over 6 years of age are given 2 doses of vaccine to take orally at home. A … may be required every 2 years. Children 2 to 6 years of age are given 3 doses of vaccine to take orally at home. A …
