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… and nervous system. It spreads between mammals through contact with saliva and nervous tissue, usually by a bite. … If you think you have been exposed to a rabies virus, contact your local public health unit or health care … be vaccinated as they may escape or they can come into contact with bats that enter houses. If your pet has …
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… is the application of a mild electrical current to the skin over the jaw joint. This electrical current is thought … is the application of a mild electrical current to the skin over the jaw joint. This electrical current is thought …
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… opioid patches. As soon as you peel a patch off of your skin, fold it in half with the sticky sides together. … opioid patches. As soon as you peel a patch off of your skin, fold it in half with the sticky sides together. …
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… by another health problem, such as an infection or a skin problem. The vulva is the genital area outside the body … possible causes for your pain, such as an infection or a skin problem. During the examination, your doctor may use a … is and how bad it is. If your doctor sees a problem or any skin changes, you may need more tests. Your urine, blood, or …
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… bilirubin measurements. When bilirubin levels are high, the skin and whites of the eyes may look yellow (jaundice). … drops of blood are collected from the baby's heel. The skin of the heel is first cleaned with alcohol and then … bilirubin levels when it is placed gently against the skin. With this device, there may be no need to puncture the …
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… when a person eats food or drinks water that has come in contact with infected stool. It also can be spread when … may include: Tiredness. Nausea. Diarrhea. Yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice). Vomiting. Symptoms usually last … may include: Tiredness. Nausea. Diarrhea. Yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice). Vomiting. Symptoms usually last …
Medications
… by your doctor, usually once daily. Do not inject into the skin or muscle. Give this medication over at least 60 … unusual tiredness, stomach/abdominal pain, yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine) Get medical help right away if you have … may result in oral thrush or a new vaginal yeast infection. Contact your doctor if you notice white patches in your …
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… for just the first week or so since longer use can dry your skin and make the rash worse. Try not to scratch blisters. Scratching may cause a skin infection. If you have trouble sleeping because of the … may help. Some home care medicines applied to the skin can make the rash worse, rather than help. These …
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… great numbers. Reaction to bee stings can range from minor skin swelling and redness to a serious allergic reaction. … allergic reaction ( anaphylaxis ) A toxic reaction A large skin reaction with swelling and redness that spreads away … joints, such as from the elbow to the shoulder. Signs of a skin infection Serum sickness Insect …
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… without a prescription. It is commonly used to treat skin inflammation and itching. Precautions Carefully read … use hydrocortisone cream on weeping, scraped, or infected skin. Avoid getting the cream in the eyes. Use very … Side effects Burning Increased itching Increase in rash Skin infection If side effects occur, stop using the cream. …
