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… free for anyone 2 years of age and older with the following conditions: No spleen, or a spleen that is not working … for people with certain medical conditions. Speak with your health care provider to find out if you need a second … spread through saliva. For example, by kissing or sharing food, drinks, cigarettes, lipsticks, water bottles, sport …
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… suddenly (acute) or over the long term (chronic). Many conditions, diseases, and medicines can create situations … over time. The presence or lack of symptoms may help your doctor determine whether acute kidney injury or chronic … in the blood points to a decrease in kidney function. Your doctor will compare these levels to previous tests to …
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… are two types of ophthalmoscopy. Direct ophthalmoscopy. Your doctor uses a tool that is about the size of a small … of the eye, such as retina problems. Help find other conditions or diseases that damage the eye. Look for the … Other eye tests that may be done include vision testing and testing for glaucoma. How To Prepare In general, …
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… general. So be sure to read the information that came with your medicine. If you have any questions or concerns, talk to your pharmacist or doctor. What are some examples? Here are … you didn't expect. Medicines may also interact with certain foods or drinks, like grapefruit juice and alcohol. Some …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … This combination medication is used to treat certain skin conditions such as eczema, rash, scrapes, insect bites, or … pramoxine; or to hydrocortisone; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … This combination medication is used to treat certain skin conditions such as eczema, rash, scrapes, insect bites, or … pramoxine; or to hydrocortisone; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, …
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… 2 to 5 days before this test. This helps to make sure that your sperm count will be at its highest. It also makes the … checked within a 3-month period. This helps to get accurate testing. A semen analysis to test how well a vasectomy has … can cause fertility problems and may be linked to certain conditions. These may include orchitis , varicocele , …
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… Dilated Cardiomyopathy On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What … Dilated cardiomyopathy is a serious condition that weakens your heart muscle and causes it to stretch, or dilate. When your heart muscle is weak, it can't pump out blood as well …
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… Pleural Effusion On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is pleural … chest pain, fever, or a cough. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask questions about your symptoms and past health and do a physical examination. …
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… in lots of fun physical activity keeps them active and healthy. It’s easy when you help them find activities that … like it. Physical activity: variety and fun You can help your child explore lots of different activities to find … have bursts of activity for a few minutes or less. This is healthy, and your child will be more likely to keep doing it …
