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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is Cryptosporidium ? Cryptosporidium is a parasite that … or any persistent diarrhea or vomiting, see your health care provider. You may be asked to submit a stool sample for testing. Cryptosporidium is difficult to …
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… the ear (tympanic method) In the rectum/bum (rectal method) What type of thermometer should I use? A digital thermometer … Fever strips and pacifier thermometers do not give an accurate temperature. Do not use a mercury thermometer. Mercury … the energy emitted by humans. NCITs offer a way to take your temperature without touching, unlike traditional …
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… determined mostly by the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). Glomerular filtration is the process by which … by the kidneys. It is one way to measure kidney function. Your doctor will also use a test that measures the amount of … Stages of chronic kidney disease Stage Description eGFR What this means to you 1 Kidney damage without symptoms 90 …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … occur at or near the injection site. Doxorubicin may cause heart problems, including possibly fatal heart failure. … urination stopped/missed menstrual periods black/tarry stools bloody mucus or discharge in stools fast/irregular …
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… Giving an Epinephrine Shot to a Child Actionset Overview If your child has had a severe allergic reaction ( anaphylaxis … the emergency room, and bring the used injector with you. What to do next Your child should feel the effects of the … shot almost right away. These may include a rapid heartbeat and nervousness as well as improved breathing. The …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … trouble urinating severe stomach/abdominal pain black stools vomit that looks like coffee grounds seizures Get … very serious side effects, including: slow/fast/irregular heartbeat severe dizziness fainting A very serious allergic …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … trouble urinating severe stomach/abdominal pain black stools vomit that looks like coffee grounds seizures Get … very serious side effects, including: slow/fast/irregular heartbeat severe dizziness fainting A very serious allergic …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … promptly. An empty tablet shell may appear in your stool. This is harmless because your body has already … swelling black/bloody stools constipation dizziness fast heartbeat severe stomach/abdominal pain difficult/painful …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … relieve chest pain (angina) in people that have a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease). It may also be … pain. Nitroglycerin belongs to a class of drugs known as nitrates. Angina occurs when the heart muscle is not getting …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … needs. Warning Itraconazole may rarely cause or worsen heart failure. Tell your doctor right away if you develop … does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of …
