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… a variation from normal, not a disease. How it affects you may change as you age. What causes it? Farsightedness occurs when light entering the eye is focused behind the retina … corrects the problem. If a child is still a bit farsighted when the eye has stopped growing (at around 9 years of age), …
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… over time. The presence or lack of symptoms may help your doctor determine whether acute kidney injury or chronic … In these people, acute kidney injury is usually diagnosed when routine tests show a sudden increase in creatinine and … kidneys may be present in either condition, but when both kidneys are smaller than normal, chronic kidney …
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… bed aren't helping, then an alarm may be a good choice for your child. Moisture alarms may be used with other … alarms for bedwetting are worn on the body and make a sound when urine first touches the child's underclothing. The child is encouraged to try to "beat the buzzer." When the alarm sounds, the child: Gets out of bed and turns …
Medications
… that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and … if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or … During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with …
Medications
… that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and … at the same time each day and mark the days on the calendar when you need to receive this medication. Side Effects … if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients (including sulfites such as sodium …
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… early latent and late latent. How can I get syphilis? You can get syphilis from close contact or sexual contact … internal contact with a person's mouth, genitals, or rectum when a sore or rash is present Exchange of bodily fluids, … are two latent stages of syphilis: Early latent stage is when a person has acquired a syphilis infection within the …
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… that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and … Low iron levels can occur due to many conditions, including when your body cannot get enough iron from food (because of … if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or …
Medical tests
… Test Overview Laryngoscopy is an examination that lets your doctor look at the back of your throat, your voice box … effect will last about 30 minutes. You can eat or drink when your throat is no longer numb. Direct flexible … without choking. You can then start with sips of water. When you feel ready, you can eat a normal diet. Do not clear …
Medical tests
… A cardiac perfusion scan measures the amount of blood in your heart muscle at rest and after it has been stressed. It … pictures of the heart after a special test medicine ( radioactive tracer ) is given through an IV . The tracer travels … damaged by a heart attack. A set of pictures will be made when you are at rest and after your heart has been stressed, …
Medications
… that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and … as directed by your doctor, usually 2 times a day (once when you wake up and once 8 hours later). To prevent … if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or …
