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… Test Overview A sonohysterography test uses ultrasound to look at the inside of your uterus. A salt … Your doctor may have you take an over-the-counter pain medicine, such as ibuprofen, about an hour before your test. … through the cervix into the uterus. Transvaginal ultrasound while the uterus is filled with fluid. The doctor then …
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… Sleep When You Have Chronic Pain Insomnia Light Therapy Medicine or Other Drug Use and Sleep Problems Melatonin Muscle Cramps Night Eating … Pregnancy Sleep Problems, Age 12 and Older Sleep, Rest, and Breastfeeding Sleeping Better Snoring Snoring and …
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… to hear that there are plenty of tips and tricks you can use to get yourself back on track and stay there. Let's … and giving up. Going back to your old eating habits for a while is a slip-up. It doesn't mean that you're a failure. … Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Rhonda …
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… Burn prevention To prevent burns: Never hold your baby while: drinking hot liquids like coffee or tea cooking, or … bibs, and eating areas with warm water and soap after each use. Clean and sanitize other surfaces your baby will come … themselves Limited skin-to-skin contact Difficulties in breastfeeding Potential risk factors for SIDS (Sudden Infant …
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… The upper respiratory system includes the nose, mouth, sinuses, and throat. A child with an upper respiratory … week or more Does your child have a health problem or take medicine that weakens his or her immune system ? Yes Disease … the next 1 to 2 weeks. If appropriate, try home treatment while you are waiting for the appointment. If symptoms get …
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… Food packaging labels provide information about when to use the food and how to store it. Reading food labels and … you the last date that is recommended for using the product while at peak quality. The manufacturer determines this … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney …
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… What is malaria? Malaria is a very serious disease caused by different Plasmodium species. These tiny parasites … and multiply after a bite by an infected mosquito. Because the malaria parasite is found in red blood cells of an … of malaria, you need to protect yourself before you travel, while you are travelling and when you return home. Before …
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… photon-emission computed tomography (SPECT) is a test that uses a special type of camera and a tracer (a radioactive … scan, tell your doctor if you: Have diabetes. If you take medicine to control diabetes, you may need to take less than … make a series of pictures. It's very important to lie still while each scan is being done. At some medical centers, a CT …
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… work you do, the environment you work in, and the tools you use to do your job. The goal of office ergonomics is to set … at work. Try to place your work in front of you. Sit tall while you work. Try not to put too much stress on one area … Ask your doctor if you can take an over-the-counter pain medicine, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil, …
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… Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Phototherapy is the use of ultraviolet (UV) light to slow the rapid growth of … A (UVA): UVA can be used with psoralen. Psoralen is a medicine that makes your skin more sensitive to light. This … for psoriasis. It can be used by people who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Risks Risks of phototherapy include: Skin …
