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… system. If your baby has CF, they may have frequent chest infections and problems digesting food. which can result in … Treatment can help with growth and reduce the risk of lung infections. Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA): SMA affects the … a baby’s immune system and makes it hard to fight against infections or germs. Early treatment can greatly improve …
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… (PMDD). Does not protect against sexually transmitted infections or HIV . May not be as effective when taken with … a daily pill. Does not protect against sexually transmitted infections or HIV . Causes more irregular periods or … Does not provide protection against sexually transmitted infections or HIV . Costs several hundred dollars for …
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… your stomach or cannot keep fluids down. You have signs of infection, such as: Increased pain, swelling, warmth, or … scar tissue ( adhesions ). Other complications may include: Infection. Blood clots in the legs ( deep vein thrombosis ) … because it increases the risk of vaginal irritation and infection. Use a low-dose vaginal estrogen cream, ring, or …
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… wetting is caused by a medical condition, such as an infection or a defect in the urinary tract , then treating … medical care if: Your child has symptoms of a urinary tract infection. These may include: Pain or burning when your … urine culture and sensitivity test, if a bladder or kidney infection is suspected. An ultrasound , cystoscopy , …
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… their bodies, including artificial joints, have a risk of infection around the material. But infection is rare. There is also a small risk of infection with any surgery. Instability in the joint. The …
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… serious side effects, including: signs of a urinary tract infection (such as burning/painful/frequent/urgent … heartbeat) This medication may cause a new yeast infection in the vagina or the penis. It may also cause a rare but very serious bacterial infection in the genital/anal area (Fournier's gangrene). …
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… serious side effects, including: signs of a urinary tract infection (such as burning/painful/frequent/urgent … heartbeat) This medication may cause a new yeast infection in the vagina or the penis. It may also cause a rare but very serious bacterial infection in the genital/anal area (Fournier's gangrene). …
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… sugar. Teach them what to do in case of an emergency. Treat infections early. Infections that aren't treated can raise your risk for a … sugar. Teach them what to do in case of an emergency. Treat infections early. Infections that aren't treated can raise …
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… antibiotic (such as metronidazole) after surgery to prevent infection and reduce pain. Follow-up examinations with the … being able to control the bowel or bladder (incontinence) Infection of the surgical area Stool trapped in the anal … antibiotic (such as metronidazole) after surgery to prevent infection and reduce pain. Follow-up examinations with the …
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… of urgency or urge incontinence . Internal bleeding. Infection at the incision site. Injury to an organ (such as … of death or complications. All surgeries carry some risk of infection. Citations Lapitan MCM, et al. (2009). … of urgency or urge incontinence . Internal bleeding. Infection at the incision site. Injury to an organ (such as …