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… or your health care provider’s letter, you may be refused entry to the country you are visiting, or you may be … in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare possibility, less than 1 in a … symptomatic HIV/AIDS or other causes If you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Exceptions may be made during an outbreak …
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… stage, before it has spread outside the uterus. What causes it? The most common cause of endometrial cancer is … during sex. Pain in the pelvic area. Irregular bleeding while taking hormone therapy . If you have been diagnosed … may also be used to control symptoms and increase comfort. Medicines Medicines may be used to control the growth of …
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… dandruff or an itchy scalp. Hair and scalp problems can cause discomfort. Hair loss Hair loss, including thinning and … from the head, eyelashes, and eyebrows. Side effects of medicines or medical treatments, such as chemotherapy or … 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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… tasteless and odorless. Nitrate should not be confused with nitrite. Nitrite can also be found in the environment, but is mainly used as a food and drink preservative, especially in cured … Ready-to-feed formula is recommended if you are not breastfeeding and you do not have access to a safe water …
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… with your skin, joints, heart, and nervous system. What causes it? Lyme disease is caused by a bacteria. Infected … severe headache, or neck pain. You are pregnant or breastfeeding and you think you may have been exposed to … Ask your doctor if you can take an over-the-counter pain medicine if needed, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol), …
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… Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria. The infection may occur in the rectum (the … the infection. A chlamydia infection in the rectum may cause discharge from the anus, rectal pain, mucous with … 6 months after treatment. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a follow-up test 3 to 4 weeks after …
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… Policymakers, health professionals, and institutions also use CFG to develop nutrition policies, programs, and … including considerations for children and adolescents, while pregnant, and during breastfeeding. Healthy eating guidance for different life …
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… this page: Overview Overview Signs of use It's hard to detect LSD use. Things that point to LSD … Staff Medical Review: Patrice Burgess MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Kathleen …
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… is a nebulizer? A nebulizer is a tool that delivers liquid medicine as a fine mist. You breathe in the medicine through a mouthpiece or face mask. This sends the … parts that need to be washed and air-dried each time you use them. What is it used for? A nebulizer may be used to …
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… can help a person cope with chronic pain and with pain caused by a sickle cell crisis . Your doctor or a pain … severe sickle cell pain at home with a combination of pain medicines, plenty of fluids, and comfort measures such as … days to weeks. Such extreme pain requires aggressive pain medicine that must be monitored in the hospital. If pain is …