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… Overview What is a puss caterpillar? How can it harm you? The puss caterpillar , or woolly slug, is the most poisonous caterpillar in the United States. Its poison … Fever. Muscle cramps. Swollen glands. Symptoms of shock. If you come into contact with a puss caterpillar, remove the …
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… and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional … stomach/abdominal pain that doesn't go away, black/tarry stools, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, chest/jaw/left … bleeding. Daily use of alcohol and tobacco, especially when combined with this medicine, may increase your risk for …
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… Urostomy Care On this page: Overview Overview Understanding how to care for your ostomy will help you live comfortably with it. An … treat and prevent common problems, such as irritated skin. When you have an ostomy, urine leaves your body through the …
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… 65 and over who live in the community fall each year. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths and … ladders or using a chair in place of a stable step stool with a safety rail For those with frailty or mobility … is that they will have a severe fall leading to injuries. You can use the Staying Independent Checklist (PDF, 1,502 …
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… and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional … conditions (such as asthma, allergies) may become worse when the drug is suddenly stopped. If you suddenly stop … bleeding (such as stomach/abdominal pain, black/tarry stools, vomit that looks like coffee grounds) A very serious …
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… and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional … conditions (such as asthma, allergies) may become worse when the drug is suddenly stopped. If you suddenly stop … bleeding (such as stomach/abdominal pain, black/tarry stools, vomit that looks like coffee grounds) A very serious …
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… that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional … as heart failure, fast/irregular heartbeat, pneumonia) when this medication is used by older adults with dementia. …
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… and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional … hot baths). Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors. Avoid pressure on elbows, knees, and soles of … that is bloody or looks like coffee grounds black/tarry stool unusual vaginal bleeding pink/bloody urine coughing up …
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… that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional … Learn how to store and discard medical supplies safely. When cyclosporine is given into a vein, one of the other …
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… and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional … Learn how to store and discard medical supplies safely. When treating a blood clot, another "blood thinner" … severe stomach/abdominal pain bloody/black/tarry stools red/pinkish urine vomit that looks like coffee grounds …