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… from this test. A small bruise may form at the site. To lower the chance of bruising, keep pressure on the site for … low-carbohydrate or high-fat diet. Are starving or have an eating disorder, including disorders that result in poor … low-carbohydrate or high-fat diet. Are starving or have an eating disorder, including disorders that result in poor …
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… Vietnamese Pets make wonderful companions and help keep us healthy and active. However, like people, they can become … treats or food. Wash your hands before preparing food, eating or smoking Make sure that children wash their hands … Outdoor cats can become infected with Toxoplasma from eating infected birds or rodents. If you have an outdoor …
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… Your Symptoms Overview Rash in teens and adults: Overview Healthy skin provides a barrier between the inside of the … to 39.9°C (103.9°F), oral Mild: 37.9°C (100.3°F) or lower, oral Mild fever: 37.9°C (100.3°F) or lower, oral How … more serious. Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, …
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… cells, or brain cells. This can make them valuable for treating some diseases. Diseases that can be treated with stem … leukemia, Hodgkin's disease, and some types of anemia. When healthy stem cells are transplanted into a child who is ill, … make sure that the blood bank you use follows standardized guidelines for tissue and stem cell collection and storage. …
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… not responsive) Sick Baby is sick (sleepier than usual, not eating or drinking like usual) Do you think your baby may be … to 39.9°C (103.9°F), oral Mild: 37.9°C (100.3°F) or lower, oral Mild fever: 37.9°C (100.3°F) or lower, oral How … Does your child have shaking chills or very heavy sweating? Shaking chills are a severe, intense form of …
Medications
… light sensitivity, eye discharge) signs of low level of sodium in the blood (such as nausea, extreme drowsiness, … pain/swelling/warmth in the groin/calf) This medication may lower your ability to fight infections. This may make you … pills") or if you have conditions such as severe sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting. Talk to your doctor about …
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… Stem cell transplant. This replaces damaged cells with healthy stem cells. They help your bone marrow make healthy blood cells. The stem cells may come from your own … your medicine. Eat healthy food. If you do not feel like eating, try to eat food that has protein and extra calories …
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… To help prevent withdrawal, your doctor may slowly lower the dose of your old medication after you begin using … for osteoporosis. Lifestyle changes that help promote healthy bones include doing weight-bearing exercise, stopping smoking, limiting alcohol, and eating well-balanced meals that contain adequate calcium and …
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… medication, exercise program, or diet. This medication may lower your ability to fight infections. This may make you … for osteoporosis. Lifestyle changes that help promote healthy bones include doing weight-bearing exercise, stopping smoking, limiting alcohol, and eating well-balanced meals that contain adequate calcium and …