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… signs of infection include: Fever of 38° C (100.4° F) or higher. (This may be the only symptom.) Chills or sweating. Cough or shortness of breath. Nausea or vomiting. … and soap. Cover it with a clean bandage. Be careful with foods. Your doctor can tell you the best ways to handle and …
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… Milestones usually are grouped into five major areas: physical growth, cognitive development, emotional and social … language development, and sensory and motor development. Physical growth and development Most children by age 10: … ride a bike, and enjoy activities that require a degree of physical conditioning. Continue to advance their fine motor …
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… treatment. Your risk of these problems increases with higher doses or longer treatment with cisplatin. Tell your … medication to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting. Eating several small meals, not eating before treatment, or limiting activity may help lessen some of these effects. If any of …
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… for you. Exercise. In general, it is important to keep as physically fit as possible. Moderate aerobic exercise is not … have an active sex life. You can ask your doctor if you are healthy enough for sex . Talk with your doctor if you have … trip to make sure you know how to prevent problems and stay healthy. Work. Many people who have heart failure can …
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… improve some part of his or her life. For some people, it's eating better or getting more exercise. For others, it might … Alcohol: Drinking and Your Health Drug Use and Your Health Healthy Eating Quitting Smoking Current as of: … Alcohol: Drinking and Your Health Drug Use and Your Health Healthy Eating Quitting Smoking Current as of: …
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… doctor or pharmacist first. Alcohol and falls Age-related physical changes can make getting around more challenging. … and fast reaction times. Drinking alcohol decreases brain activity, distorts vision and hearing, and affects your … Addiction and Mental Health: Alcohol Use in Older Adults Healthy aging Preventing falls as you age … Research shows …
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… more serious. Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, … breathing). It may be getting hard to breathe with activity (mild difficulty breathing), or you may have to … bruises are often the first sign of possible abuse. Suspect physical abuse of a child or vulnerable adult when: Any …
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… of GAS infections? Strep throat starts suddenly with a high fever, headache, swollen red throat and tonsils, … is a very severe infection more commonly known as flesh-eating disease. It can spread fast through the flesh … are often found in the nose and throat and on the skin of healthy people. When a person infected with GAS breathes, …
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… in the nose or on the skin of approximately 3 out of 10 healthy people. Most people do not know that they are … SA infection like a boil or skin abscess. You may be at higher risk if you have had long-term, frequent, or … most important thing you can do is wash your hands before eating, drinking, smoking, applying personal care products, …
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… this product and your specific health needs. Warning The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that quinine should … returned. Side Effects Mild headache, flushing, unusual sweating, nausea, ringing in the ears, decreased hearing, … infection (such as sore throat that doesn't go away, high fever, severe chills) signs of a sudden loss of red …
