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… Central Vascular Access Device (CVAD) On this page: Overview Related Information Overview What is a central vascular … far longer than an intravenous catheter (IV), which gives medicines into a vein near the skin surface. Give medicines … medical care if: You have signs of infection, such as: Increased pain, swelling, warmth, or redness. Red streaks …
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… Cluster Headaches On this page: Related Information What are cluster … time to find what works best for you. Over-the-counter pain medicines, such as aspirin, acetaminophen, and ibuprofen, … and wake up at the same time every day. Don't take naps. Increases in body temperature. This can happen when you …
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… Nephrotic Syndrome On this page: Related Information What is nephrotic … Infections, such as HIV , hepatitis B , and hepatitis C . Medicines such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs . … potassium you need in your diet. Having nephrotic syndrome increases your risk for infections like peritonitis or …
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… facts table to be sure Offer different food combinations to increase iron absorption You can help your child absorb more … Follow guidelines for offering cow milk Cow milk can increase the risk of iron deficiency if it’s introduced too … rolled oats 375 mL (1 ½ cups) water 125 mL (1/2 cup) whole wheat flour 250 mL (1 cup) iron-fortified infant cereal 15 mL …
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… Asthma Attack On this page: Overview Related Information Overview When asthma symptoms suddenly … asthma have symptoms when they exercise. Dry, cold air. Medicines, such as aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory … Avoid taking aspirin, ibuprofen, or other similar medicines if they make your asthma symptoms worse. Think …
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… Plan Legal Protection From Abuse Teen Relationship Abuse Related Information Overview What is domestic violence? If … anyone, most victims are women. The stress of poverty can increase conflict in a relationship. That conflict sometimes leads to violence. Heavy alcohol use also increases the risk of domestic violence. The risks can …
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… Peripheral Neuropathy On this page: Related Information What is peripheral … nerves. Exposure to toxic substances. Arsenic and certain medicines, such as those used for chemotherapy , can damage … stopping alcohol use. You may have physiotherapy. This can increase muscle strength and help build muscle control. …
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… Hemochromatosis On this page: Related Information What is … C supplements (more than 200 mg a day). Extra vitamin C can increase the amount of iron you absorb from food. But it's … C supplements (more than 200 mg a day). Extra vitamin C can increase the amount of iron you absorb from food. But it's …
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… when the number of cases of influenza virus begins to increase (the start of "flu season"). Only one dose is … Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. Overdose Not … Vaccination may be given to anyone wishing to reduce the chance of getting the flu. For optimal protection, the …
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… How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Related Information Test Overview A stool analysis is a … tract, such as prolonged diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, an increased amount of gas, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, … or quantitative fecal fat test. How To Prepare Many medicines can change the results of this test. You will need …