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… heat faster than it can cool itself down. Heat-related illnesses can almost always be prevented. Heat-related … Keep cool. Stay indoors in air-conditioned buildings or take a cool bath or shower. At temperatures above 30°C … day. Ask your health care provider about how much water you should drink on hot days if you are on water pills or …
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… Toxic Reaction to Insect or Spider Venom On this page: Overview Overview Bites and stings from insects (bees, wasps, yellow jackets) and spiders usually …
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… your life. Your doctor can tell you if and when you need to take medicine to prevent the infection from reactivating. If … avoid infection. If you are pregnant, you and your doctor should discuss your risk of toxoplasmosis. Your doctor may order a blood sample for testing. How is toxoplasmosis treated? In an otherwise healthy …
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… Atrial Fibrillation: Which Anticoagulant Should I Take to Prevent Stroke? Decision Point You may want to have … medicine based on your health. If you have certain health conditions, warfarin may be the only anticoagulant you can …
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… Home Remedies for Bites and Stings On this page: Overview Overview Home remedies may help to relieve the pain of an insect bite. While they haven't been proven scientifically, … the bite site in Epsom salt and water. Insect Bites and Stings and Spider Bites Current as …
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… Depression: Should My Child Take Medicine to Treat Depression? Decision Point You may … so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Depression: Should My Child Take Medicine to Treat Depression? 1 Get the …
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… Statins: Should I Take Them to Prevent a Heart Attack or Stroke? Decision … you. Statins are strongly recommended for people with these conditions. Key points to remember Statins can help prevent …
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… Cancer Image Diabetes and hypoglycemia Image Digestive conditions Image Food allergies Image Heart health Image Kidney and liver Image …
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… Arthritis: Shots for Knee Pain On this page: Overview Overview Shots, or injections, for arthritis knee pain can help you … that it doesn't help. Side effects A common side effect of shots for arthritis knee pain is swelling and pain the first …
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… Lung and Respiratory Conditions Last updated December 27, 2022 Symptoms These are some of the common symptoms of respiratory illnesses. Chest Problems Coughs, Age 11 and Younger Coughs, … Lung Diseases Learn about lung disease and respiratory conditions: Acute Bronchitis Acute Respiratory Distress …
