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… pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. Overdose This … or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no … else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or …
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… pulses. If you get a pacemaker, you may still need to take medicines. You'll also need to follow a healthy lifestyle. … inside the catheter. The doctor puts the catheter into a blood vessel in your groin. You will get a shot to numb the … no problem. I'm not ready to get a pacemaker. I'll keep taking my medicine and following my diet. Serena, age 55 I …
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… What are the symptoms? Roseola often starts with a sudden high fever 39.4°C (103°F) to 40.6°C (105°F) that lasts 2 to … in a short period of time. After a fever has reached a high temperature, the risk of a seizure is probably over. … or ibuprofen (such as Advil or Motrin). Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the label. If …
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… releasing or cutting a ligament in the wrist to relieve pressure on a nerve that runs through the middle of the … releasing or cutting a ligament in the wrist to relieve pressure on a nerve that runs through the middle of the …
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… is a band of tissue that runs down the outside of your thigh. It connects the side of your hip to the side of your … or if you do certain activities over and over that put pressure on your hip or knee. It's a common problem in … treated? Iliotibial band syndrome is treated with rest, medicines to relieve swelling and pain, and stretching …
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… are often washed and concentrated. This means that only highly active, healthy sperm are chosen. These sperm are … (conceiving more than one fetus). Multiple pregnancy is high-risk for mother and fetuses. Insemination procedures … is used together with insemination. There may be a higher risk of birth defects for babies conceived by certain …
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… the anal area. Human stools (bowel movements) have the highest levels of these bacteria. The bacteria can be … Less often, they can cause more serious infections of the blood, urinary tract or other body tissues. What are … have been in contact with someone with VRE. You may be at higher risk if you have been treated with frequent doses of …
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… This is done to influence the energy flow. Sometimes heat, pressure, or mild electrical current is used along with … This is done to influence the energy flow. Sometimes heat, pressure, or mild electrical current is used along with …
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… scrape against during the transfer. This scraping can cause pressure injuries . If you have a catheter , be aware of … scrape against during the transfer. This scraping can cause pressure injuries . If you have a catheter , be aware of …