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… Abdominal Pain Causes On this page: Overview Overview … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Current as of: …
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… can pass it to her baby during vaginal birth. This can cause severe problems for the baby. If you test positive for … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kirtly Jones MD - …
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… in their mouths. A sting to the mouth or throat can cause sudden and severe swelling, which can be … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Current as of: …
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… Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Heather … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… Cardiology, Electrophysiology Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Michael P. Pignone MD, MPH, FACP - Internal … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… Body Temperature On this page: Overview Overview You can use these instructions if you are using a thermometer that … Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Femi Olatunbosun MB, FRCSC - Obstetrics and …
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… own care with appropriate supervision. Teens may choose to use an insulin pump instead of shots. If they use a pump, … Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Stephen LaFranchi MD - Pediatrics, Pediatric …
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… as a shot or a nose spray. Keep the instructions with the medicine. Review the steps often, and check the expiration date on the glucagon medicine. Health Tools Health Tools help you make wise … upper arm, or thigh. If an alcohol swab is available, use it to clean the skin where you will give the injection. …
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… blood does not clot properly. This usually happens because your body does not have enough of a certain kind of … prevent or treat bleeding episodes. You may need to take medicines that help prevent bleeding. You might take medicines at certain times, such as before you have surgery …
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… cortisol (or low ACTH and high cortisol levels) could be caused by a problem with the adrenal glands. Low levels of … doctor if there are any foods that you should not eat. Many medicines can change the results of this test. Be sure to … your doctor about all the non-prescription and prescription medicines you take. If you take a medicine, such as a …