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… vegetables, seafood, chocolate, artichokes, "hard" drinking water. Phosphorus Important for healthy bones and teeth; … nuts and seeds, whole grains, organ meats, drinking water. Fluoride Involved in formation of bones and teeth; helps prevent tooth decay. Drinking water (either fluoridated or naturally containing fluoride), …
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… the following: If available, wash your hands with soap and water and put on disposable gloves. If gloves are not … it is found. Gently rinse off dirt and debris with clean water, if possible. Do not scrub. Wrap the amputated part in … or clean cloth. Put the wrapped part in a plastic bag or waterproof container. Place the plastic bag or waterproof …
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… or partly covers your cervix (placenta previa). Your "water" ( amniotic sac ) has broken. Contractions start … labour. Vaginal bleeding. Having a sexually transmitted infection (STI) during pregnancy can cause serious problems. … or partly covers your cervix (placenta previa). Your "water" ( amniotic sac ) has broken. Contractions start …
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… massaging the area. Use heat. To apply heat, put a hot water bottle or a warm cloth on the area. Keep a cloth between the warm water bottle and your child's skin. Give your child … massaging the area. Use heat. To apply heat, put a hot water bottle or a warm cloth on the area. Keep a cloth …
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… extra liquids to replace the fluids lost through the urine. Water and sugar-free drinks are best. Know when to take … a lot of sugar. Diabetes in Children: Preventing High Blood Sugar Diabetes-Related High and Low … a lot of sugar. Diabetes in Children: Preventing High Blood Sugar Diabetes-Related High and Low …
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… Cerebral Palsy Chickenpox (Varicella) Chickenpox: Preventing Skin Infections Child Abuse and Neglect Child Abuse: Emotional … Safety: Guns and Firearms Child Safety: Pets Child Safety: Preventing Burns Child Safety: Preventing Child Abduction …
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… therapy , education, and techniques such as heat, cold, water, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation. Physiotherapy … hips, lifting weights to strengthen muscles, walking, doing water aerobics, and many other forms of activity. Your … help with healing of wounds and broken bones. Hydrotherapy (water therapy), which is a term from the past that means the …
Medications
… in taste, decreased appetite, dry/cracked/thickened skin, watering eyes, swelling around eyes, numbness/tingling of … skin This medication may lower your ability to fight infections. This may make you more likely to get a serious … may increase if you use certain drugs (such as diuretics/"water pills") or if you have conditions such as severe …
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… influenza. Symptoms that may appear in 2 to 3 weeks after infection include: Rapid onset of fever Chills and sweating … However, some people may develop pneumonia, liver infection, or rare conditions affecting the brain and … and is in contact with contaminated soil or dust. Airborne bacteria can be carried one kilometer, or more, …
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… disorders (such as ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, bowel infections). Clidinium helps to reduce the symptoms of … hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water, or use a saliva substitute. To relieve dry eyes, … To prevent constipation, eat dietary fiber, drink enough water, and exercise. You may also need to take a laxative. …
