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… side effects, including: skin irritation A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical … a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with … a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with …
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… given to reduce your sensitivity to allergens that cause an allergic reaction. Small doses of allergens are injected … and also reduce anxiety associated with insect stings. An allergic reaction that spreads far from the sting or that … can reduce your chances of having another severe systemic allergic reaction from 60% to about 5%. footnote 1 It is not …
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… multivitamins, and the heart medicine amiodarone Are allergic to any medicines, such as iodine. But even if you are allergic to iodine, you will likely be able to have this … used in the tracer is so small that your chance of an allergic reaction is very low. Have ever had a serious …
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… fish low in mercury, such as salmon, trout and mackerel Non-heme iron: This type is not as easily absorbed. It’s … iron absorption You can help your child absorb more non-heme iron from eggs and plant-based iron sources by …
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… when: You still have symptoms after a long period of non-surgical treatment. In general, surgery is not considered until after several weeks to months of non-surgical treatment. But this assumes that you still have … when: You still have symptoms after a long period of non-surgical treatment. In general, surgery is not …
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… to bear weight for standing and moving comfortably. Non-surgical treatments such as casting or splinting are … foot in the correct position during healing. After either non-surgical or surgical treatment, your child usually wears … to bear weight for standing and moving comfortably. Non-surgical treatments such as casting or splinting are …
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… chances that you or your child will get stung and have an allergic reaction by preventing or avoiding exposure to the … stinging insect. If you are at increased risk of a severe allergic reaction ( anaphylaxis ), have someone else do yard … on the types of insects that you or your child is allergic to. Read labels carefully—many general-purpose …
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… ) in your heel, surgery, or other treatments. Learn more Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) Plantar … end a contrast bath with a soak in cold water. Take a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). This medicine … Achilles Tendon Problems Toe, Foot, and Ankle Problems, Non-Injury Using Ice and Cold Packs Current as of: …
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… often does it indicate that a problem exists when there is none ( false-positive result )? How often does it say there … you? Are your expectations realistic? What prescription and non-prescription medicines are you taking? What other … (for example, with food or on an empty stomach)? Are there non-drug options? Use this medicine information form to help …
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… for the body to fight off infection and some diseases. Mononucleosis (Epstein-Barr virus) or cytomegalovirus (CMV) . … of ticks. Syphilis . It's a sexually transmitted infection. Non-cancerous (benign) growths Types of non-cancerous (benign) growths, which are usually harmless, …