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Medications
… doctor or pharmacist. This medication is for use on the skin only. Do not get this medication in your eyes, inside … hands. Do not apply this medication on broken or irritated skin. Do not bandage or tightly wrap the affected area or … side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. In the US - Call your …
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… beating normally. Most pacemakers are implanted under the skin of your chest wall. These pacemakers have wires that … placed? Most pacemakers are surgically implanted under the skin of the chest. The procedure to implant a pacemaker is … incision. You may be able to see a little bump under the skin where the pacemaker is placed. Some pacemakers don't …
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… ultraviolet B (UVB) light, rather than sunlight, to tan the skin. People may feel that a tan makes them look good and … beds isn't safe. The light from a tanning device can cause skin cancer. Tanning devices are linked to basal cell cancer … if used before age 35, increases your risk for all these skin cancers. And indoor tanning harms you in other ways as …
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… example, you may want to use a mirror to help check your skin for growths or changes or to make it easier to see what … thermometers have a small "cup" that is moved across the skin over the artery in the forehead. When used correctly, … the mouth or rectum. A patch form can be used on a baby's skin to measure temperature for 48 hours straight. These …
Medications
… any of the following symptoms: unusual tiredness, pale skin, signs of infection (such as sore throat that doesn't … side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. In the US - Call your … any of the following symptoms: unusual tiredness, pale skin, signs of infection (such as sore throat that doesn't …
Medications
… time to lessen the risk of problems or damage under the skin (for example, pits/lumps or thickened skin). Do not inject into skin that is red, swollen, itchy, … that doesn't stop may result in dehydration. Contact your doctor promptly if you notice any symptoms of …
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… back of the knee, thigh, or groin. A colour change on the skin of the arm, leg, or groin. The skin may be reddish or purplish, depending on your usual skin colour. Shortness of breath or chest pain. Know your …
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… Is the sun harmful to children? Children have sensitive skin that can easily be damaged by exposure to ultraviolet … exposure can cause sunburns, heat stroke/heat exhaustion, skin cancers, cataracts and other eye diseases. During the warm summer months, a child’s sensitive skin can also be burned by touching hot surfaces such as the …
Medications
… heartbeat easy bleeding/bruising yellowing of the eyes or skin dark urine Tetracycline drugs such as tigecycline may … periods may result in oral thrush or a new yeast infection. Contact your doctor if you notice white patches in your … Tell your doctor right away if you get sunburned or have skin blisters/redness. Before having surgery, tell your …
Medications
… needles/syringes, toothbrushes, and razors) that may have contacted blood or other body fluids. Consult your doctor or … loss of appetite, stomach/abdominal pain, yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine) signs of a certain metabolism … tiredness, dizziness, severe drowsiness, chills, blue/cold skin, muscle pain, fast/difficult breathing, slow/irregular …
