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Medical tests
… bone problems seen on an X-ray. An open bone biopsy allows your doctor to do surgical treatment at the same time, if … eating and drinking. Follow the instructions exactly about when to stop eating and drinking, or your surgery may be … an open biopsy. The bone taken for a frozen section is quickly frozen, thinly sliced, and looked at under a …
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… bacteria (germs). People of any age can get pertussis. Young children who have not been immunized get sicker than … vaccine How does pertussis spread? Pertussis spreads easily when an infected person coughs, sneezes or has close contact … seeing a health care provider, the following home treatment tips may help you to be more comfortable while you rest and …
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… Overview The purpose of physiotherapy is to decrease your pain and help you slowly return to your normal … worse. These include: Changing position often to avoid staying in postures that compress the spine. Taking breaks … worse. These include: Changing position often to avoid staying in postures that compress the spine. Taking breaks …
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… don't usually cause problems. They only become a problem when they cause infection. The infection has a higher chance … infection is. If the infection is: In a wound, that area of your skin may be red or tender. On your skin, you may get a … of a urinary tract infection. These include burning when you urinate. In your blood or more widespread, you may …
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… recluse spider bites don't always hurt right away. In fact, you may not know that you have been bitten until other … You should be prepared to describe the spider, where and when the bite took place, and what you were doing at the … doctor.) Your doctor will ask what your main symptoms are, when they began, and how they have developed, progressed, or …
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… missed miscarriage, all of the tissue stays in the uterus. You may have manual or electric vacuum aspiration. With … and follow all instructions on the label. Ask your doctor when it is okay for you to have vaginal sex. You can get … remaining in the uterus. Failure to end the pregnancy (when it's used for abortion). Injury to the cervix. A hole …
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… with heavy alcohol use, any amount of alcohol may affect your developing baby. Heavy drinking (5 or more drinks on at … affect many parts of your life, including your pregnancy. When are alcohol effects on a fetus diagnosed? Signs of FASD … affect many parts of your life, including your pregnancy. When are alcohol effects on a fetus diagnosed? Signs of FASD …
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… end-stage renal disease? End-stage renal disease means that your kidneys may no longer be able to keep you alive. When your kidneys get to the point where they can no longer … also need to limit how much fluid you drink each day. Be active every day that you can, in any way that you can. Work …
Medications
… and Instructions for Use provided by your pharmacist when you get this medication and each time you get a refill. … When the person wakes up and is able to swallow, a quick sugar source (such as glucose tablets, juice) should … if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or …
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… Avoid Spreading the Virus Actionset Overview The following tips can help you prevent the spread of the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Tell … we develop our content . … Actionset Overview The following tips can help you prevent the spread of the hepatitis B …
