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… Basics What is lead poisoning? Lead poisoning occurs when you absorb too much lead by breathing or swallowing a … of exposure to small amounts of lead at home, work, or daycare. It can also happen very quickly with exposure to a …
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… than in the winter months. Infants, young adults, and males are most likely to get the condition. What causes it? … have become infected through contact with the infected stool of a dog or cat. What are the symptoms? The symptoms of … These kinds of drinks should not be used to rehydrate. When you feel like eating again, start with small amounts of …
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… Your Hospital Stay: Your Room and Routine On this page: … done ahead of time, before you even get to the hospital. When you arrive The hospital or your doctor will let you … on it is correct. Your hospital room Most hospital rooms are "private" (one patient) or "semi-private" (two …
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… On this page: What are pinworms? Pinworms are a type of parasite that lives in … look like little white threads. Pinworm eggs are so tiny, you'd need a microscope to see them. What causes them? Most … crawl out the rectum and lay eggs around the child's anus. When the worms lay eggs, it can cause itching. If the child …
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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 … symptoms (such as depression, irritability, tiredness) when you suddenly stop using the drug. These symptoms may …
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… transmitted infections or HIV . May not be as effective when taken with certain medicines. May delay return of … must be taken every day. Patches may not fully protect you from pregnancy if they are exposed to direct sun or high heat. This can release a …
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… sperm or stops sperm from moving. For it to work well, you must use spermicide each time you have sexual … than not using any birth control. In the first year of use: When spermicide is used exactly as directed , 18 women out … works better. For example, when spermicide and a diaphragm are used exactly as directed , 6 women out of 100 have an …
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… self-worth. It can lead to troubled relationships in every area of a person's life. Most of the time, signs of the … neglect, or the death of a parent. The risk is higher when people who had childhood trauma also have problems … has problems with emotions or behaviours sometimes. But if you have borderline personality disorder, the problems are …
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… Cleft palate is a treatable birth defect. It happens when the roof of the baby's mouth (palate) doesn't develop … and skull, such as a cleft lip . Cleft palate and cleft lip are the most common birth defects of the head and neck. … What causes it? Doctors aren't sure what causes it. But your baby may be more likely to have a cleft palate if you: …
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… heal with home treatment after a few days or weeks. These are called short-term (acute) anal fissures. If you have an … by injury or trauma to the anal canal. Injury can happen when: You pass a large stool. You are constipated and try to pass a hard stool. You …
