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… I do if I find a tick on my skin? If you find a tick on your skin, you need to remove it as soon as possible. Check your entire body and clothing. Do not stop when you find one … care provider to remove it. Be sure to check for ticks on your children and pets if they have been out in an area …
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… have decided to quit smoking . Support groups can: Increase your chances of success. Keep you motivated. Allow you to express your feelings with others who understand. Give you hope and the confidence to quit. Improve your coping skills. Teach you ways that have helped others …
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… with cool water . Fill a sink or dishpan with water. Put your face in the water, then open and close your eyelids to force water to all parts of your eye. You can also flush your eye under a running faucet …
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… veins Varicose veins are common during pregnancy. To lower your risk, use measures that are safe during pregnancy. … Prolonged sitting and standing puts added stress on your veins. Lie on your side when you are sleeping or resting. This takes the …
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… asthma symptoms reduces the risk of future asthma attacks. Your asthma is well controlled if you: Have daytime asthma … doctor about any other wishes or needs you may have for treating your asthma. They can be part of your shared goals. … doctor about any other wishes or needs you may have for treating your asthma. They can be part of your shared goals. …
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… Symptoms of intussusception usually begin suddenly. Your child may: Act fussy. Vomit often. Have severe belly … pain and cramping that last from 1 to 5 minutes. Afterward, your child may seem normal, but another period of pain may … that contain blood or mucus. Have a swollen, painful belly. Your child may have a lump in the upper right side of the …
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… pale, tingle, and feel cool or numb. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor can usually diagnose a broken collarbone by asking you questions and examining you. Your doctor will check: The affected area and look for a lump or bump. Blood flow, by taking your pulse and checking your skin colour and temperature. …
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… for the pelvic ultrasound. You may need to remove all your clothes below the waist and put on a gown before the … way of the ultrasound. You will need to take off most of your clothes below the waist. You will be given a gown to use during the test. You will lie on your back (or on your side) on a padded table. You need to …
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… cramps (dysmenorrhea) can occur during or just before your period. The cramping can involve your lower belly, … Read and follow all instructions on the label. Put a heating pad set on low or a hot water bottle on your belly. … Read and follow all instructions on the label. Put a heating pad set on low or a hot water bottle on your belly. …
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… Overview Some blood tests are used to determine whether your liver is damaged or inflamed. Although these tests help your doctor evaluate how well your liver is working, they cannot tell if you have …
