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Medications
… very serious (possibly fatal) liver disease, especially during the first 6 months of treatment. Stop taking … of red cells, white cells, and platelets), especially during the first few months of treatment. Tell your doctor … This medication should be used only when clearly needed during the first 3 months of pregnancy. It is not …
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… symptoms that come on quickly and last from hours to days. During an attack, you may have: Vertigo, the feeling that … over a period of years. Attacks usually happen more often during the first few years of the disease and then come less … can prevent vertigo. Options include: Chemical ablation. During this procedure, an antibiotic (usually gentamicin) is …
Medical tests
… fluid, or CSF ) that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. During a spinal tap, a needle is carefully inserted into the … may be present. The pressure of the CSF also is measured during the procedure. Why It Is Done A spinal tap is done … products you take. Some may increase the risk of problems during your test. Your doctor will tell you if you should …
Medical tests
… ( metabolism ). The amount of GH in the blood changes during the day and is affected by exercise, sleep, emotional stress, and diet. Too much GH during childhood can cause a child to grow taller than normal ( gigantism ). Too little GH during childhood can cause a child to grow less than normal …
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… best if you don't go longer than 4 hours between feedings during the day and no more than 6 hours between feedings at … have your period. Other birth control methods At any point during breastfeeding, use a reliable method of birth control … Fertility awareness isn't recommended for birth control during breastfeeding. This method is less reliable and …
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… when your child has a fever of 38ºC (100.4ºF) or higher. During a febrile seizure, a child may have shaking or … 5 years. About 1 in 25 children will have a febrile seizure during childhood. A child is more likely to have a febrile … seizures. Oral medication must not be given to a child during a seizure to avoid the risk of choking. Acetaminophen …
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… Listeriosis can also be transferred to a developing baby during pregnancy or to a newborn baby during delivery. Who is at risk of infection? Most people … to make food safer For more information about food safety during pregnancy, visit BC Centre for Disease Control …
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… Overview Hypnosis is a state of focused concentration during which a person becomes less aware of their … of hypnosis to treat physical or psychological conditions. During a hypnotic state (trance), a person may be more … with weight loss, anxiety in cancer patients, and symptoms during breast cancer treatment. footnote 1 Hypnosis is not …
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… towels that someone with mpox has used Respiratory droplets during prolonged close, face-to-face contact with a person who has mpox Most cases in 2022 were passed during close, intimate contact during sex. Symptoms Symptoms can last 2 to 4 weeks and …
Medical tests
… If a large amount of fluid is going to be taken out during the procedure, you may lie on your back with your … in your arm. It is important that you lie completely still during the procedure, unless you are asked to change … is taken out. Tell your doctor if you do not feel well during the test. Risks There is a very small chance that the …
