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… What are blocked eustachian tubes? The eustachian (say "you-STAY-shee-un") tubes connect the middle ears to the back … They also keep air pressure in the ears at the right level. When you swallow or yawn, the tubes open briefly to let air … infection (acute otitis media). Young children have a high risk of ear infections, because their eustachian tubes are …
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… is amblyopia? Amblyopia is a childhood problem that happens when one eye is weaker than the other. The brain chooses to … eye and ignore images from the weaker eye. This means that your child uses the strong eye more than the weak eye. If … family members who have had vision problems, other possible risk factors such as low birth weight, and whether your …
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… Overview Overview Any type of dialysis access has some risk of failure. So it's important to always protect your access and be alert for signs of clotting or infection. … looks or feels. How is vascular access failure treated? When a vascular access fails, your doctor needs to quickly …
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… , recent trauma (especially to the head), or a history of cancer or anticoagulant therapy. These things increase the … an imaging test is needed and how soon it is needed. When deciding to start treatment, you and your doctor can consider how likely you are to have a second seizure. Risk factors for having a second seizure include: Evidence …
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… Severe belly pain. Signs of shock . How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and any recent … Motrin), or naproxen (such as Aleve). They may increase the risk of bleeding. Be safe with medicines. Read and follow … use on children younger than 6 months. Always be careful when using insect repellents, especially on children. Be …
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… (a virus). It can also be caused by other organisms that are not sexually transmitted. Reactions or irritations to … or vaginal creams can also cause cervicitis. To find out if you have cervicitis, you must be examined by a health care … have any symptoms. What are the potential complications? When the infection that is causing cervicitis is not …
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… gonorrhea, chlamydia or herpes simplex virus. These cases are seen more in young, sexually active men. Other organisms that are not … or swelling at the tip of the penis Pain or burning feeling when urinating Itching or irritation in the urethra – the …
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… A suprapubic catheter is a thin tube that drains urine from your bladder. The tube is put into your bladder through a … muscles. Having a catheter for a long time increases the risk of getting a urinary tract infection. So catheter care … on preventing infection. How can you care for yourself when using the catheter? Wash your hands before you handle …
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… Your Teen's Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity On this … family, and others will say and do. They can feel relief when they come out to their family and friends and find … of depression or bullying. LGBTQ2S+ youth are at higher risk for these things. So if your teen starts acting …
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… Basics How can you break your nose? You can break your nose during play, … can make your nose look crooked even if it is not broken. When the swelling goes down after a few days, it is easier … not take aspirin if you are younger than 18 because of the risk of Reye syndrome . Immediate treatment is needed for …
