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… have unusual symptoms, such as yellow fatty deposits in the skin (xanthomas). These symptoms may be caused by a genetic … have unusual symptoms, such as yellow fatty deposits in the skin (xanthomas). These symptoms may be caused by a genetic …
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… between dusk and dawn, use insect repellant on all exposed skin. The most effective repellants contain the ingredient …
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… An allogeneic stem cell transplant is a treatment for many conditions involving the blood or bone marrow, such as … it may take as long as 3 years to go away. GVHD affects the skin, gastrointestinal tract, and liver. It can cause death. … it may take as long as 3 years to go away. GVHD affects the skin, gastrointestinal tract, and liver. It can cause death. …
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… infections spread by sexual contact. This includes genital skin-to-skin contact and vaginal, oral, and anal sex. If you're … K-Y Jelly or Astroglide can help prevent tearing of the skin. Small tears in the vagina during vaginal sex or in the …
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… You will lie on your back on an examination table. The skin over your testicle is cleaned with a sterile solution. … to numb the area. Then a small cut is made through the skin. A tiny piece of testicular tissue is removed, and the … to remove a sample. It usually doesn't require a cut in the skin. How long the test takes The biopsy usually takes 15 to …
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… the mouth and the throat, the female genital tract and on skin around the anal area. Human stools (bowel movements) … Occasionally enterococci can get into open wounds or skin ulcers, and cause infection. Less often, they can cause … are identified as carriers of VRE by routine testing of skin and anal swabs done before or during a stay in …
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… A colostomy is surgery that makes an opening in the skin on the belly and connects the bowel (colon) to that … remaining section of the colon to an opening made in the skin. This creates a stoma. Colostomy pouch in place slide 5 … opening can become infected. To prevent this, keep your skin under the pouch clean and dry. Current as of: …
Medications
… doctor or pharmacist. This medication is injected under the skin as directed by your doctor, usually every 2 or 4 weeks … any serious side effects, including: unusual lumps/moles/skin changes numbness/tingling of arms/legs worsening … except as may be authorized by the applicable terms of use. Conditions of Use: The information in this database is …
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… diagnosed? Doctors diagnose a vaginal yeast infection by asking about your symptoms and medical history, doing a … while urinating. This occurs when urine touches irritated skin. Pain in the vagina during sexual intercourse. Symptoms … and Tests Doctors diagnose a vaginal yeast infection by asking about your symptoms and medical history, doing a …
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… The child may not know where he or she is. Certain health conditions and medicines weaken the immune system's ability … Steroid medicines, which may be used to treat a variety of conditions. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy for cancer. … after organ transplant. Not having a spleen. Certain health conditions and medicines weaken the immune system's ability …
