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… how serious your illness is. Temperatures in this topic are oral temperatures. Oral temperatures are usually taken in older children and … average body temperature of about 37°C (98.6°F) , measured orally (under the tongue). Your temperature may be as low as …
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… a caesarean, the mother's time with her baby may be briefly delayed as her surgery is completed. This delay can be … a caesarean, the mother's time with her baby may be briefly delayed as her surgery is completed. This delay can be …
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… heart disease) Poor dental health may affect the general oral health of your developing baby. Research shows there … and your baby healthy. Are x-rays, local anesthetics and medications safe? Dental x-rays and local anesthetics for …
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… during intercourse. Urinary problems. For example, you may release urine without meaning to (incontinence). Or you may … the vagina. You have urinary symptoms, such as involuntary release of urine ( incontinence ), urinating often, having … during intercourse. Urinary problems. For example, you may release urine without meaning to (incontinence). Or you may …
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… When exposed to UV radiation, your body produces and releases more melanin (a skin pigment) to absorb the UV … some skin cancers. UVB is more harmful than UVA. It causes delayed tanning by making your skin produce more melanin. …
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… Osmotic laxatives (such as Milk of Magnesia or Restoralax) and non-absorbable sugars (such as lactulose or … Products such as Milk of Magnesia, Miralax, or RestoraLAX and non-absorbable sugars such as lactulose or … Osmotic laxatives (such as Milk of Magnesia or Restoralax) and non-absorbable sugars (such as lactulose or …
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… thyroxine (T4). It also stores these thyroid hormones and releases them as they are needed. The hypothalamus and the … the brain, help control the thyroid gland. The hypothalamus releases thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH). This stimulates the pituitary gland to release thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). When the …
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… to watch for other symptoms. High: 40°C (104°F) or higher, oral High fever: 40°C (104°F) or higher, oral Moderate: 38°C (100.4°F) to 39.9°C (103.9°F), oral Moderate fever: 38°C (100.4°F) to 39.9°C (103.9°F), …
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