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… the mites continue to reproduce under the skin, causing more bumps and itching. How does it spread? Scabies mites … tend to have worse skin reactions than adults. Symptoms are more likely to occur: Between the fingers and on the palm … the mites continue to reproduce under the skin, causing more bumps and itching. How does it spread? Scabies mites …
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… a cycle starts, you can take medicine that may help prevent more headaches or reduce how many you have during a cycle. … medicine every day during the cycle. Certain things may be more likely to cause a headache during a cycle. These are … a cycle starts, you can take medicine that may help prevent more headaches or reduce how many you have during a cycle. …
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… blisters that ooze a lot of fluid. The rash usually takes more than a week to show up the first time you have a … about 10 days to 3 weeks. But it may last up to 6 weeks in more severe cases. How is the rash diagnosed? A doctor can … blisters that ooze a lot of fluid. The rash usually takes more than a week to show up the first time you have a …
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… you get a bacterial infection, the skin may break down even more. Moccasin-type infection may start with a little … Wear socks to absorb sweat. Change your socks daily, or more often if wet. Use an antifungal spray or foot powder … you get a bacterial infection, the skin may break down even more. Moccasin-type infection may start with a little …
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… on the gauge. This is your peak flow. Repeat these steps 2 more times. Write down the highest of the three numbers in … with poorly controlled asthma may have peak flows that vary more widely throughout the day. Asthma: … on the gauge. This is your peak flow. Repeat these steps 2 more times. Write down the highest of the three numbers in …
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… does not give off any radiation, so you are not exposed to more radiation during the scan. You may be asked to move … to collect in the liver or spleen. Some conditions cause more tracer to show up in the spleen than in the liver. … does not give off any radiation, so you are not exposed to more radiation during the scan. You may be asked to move …
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… can get worse with each sting. Your next reaction may be more severe or even deadly. What causes an allergic reaction … or gripping the stinger to pull it out may inject more venom into your wound. If you were stung in your arm or … can get worse with each sting. Your next reaction may be more severe or even deadly. What causes an allergic reaction …
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… up by itself in 7 to 10 days. Sometimes pinkeye can be a more serious infection. Visit your health care provider if … hands with soap and warm water several times daily. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 …
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… but I don't think I'm very fast. Parent: Maybe you'd feel more sure of yourself in an event that doesn't involve … hard out there today! Maybe you just need to practise more before the next tryouts and track meet. Child: I guess. …
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… health problems, such as chronic kidney disease, are more likely to have a kidney problem from medicines. Injury … or belly surgery or a bone marrow transplant can make you more likely to have kidney problems. What are the symptoms? … health problems, such as chronic kidney disease, are more likely to have a kidney problem from medicines. Injury …