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… infections spread by sexual contact. This includes genital skin-to-skin contact and vaginal, oral, and anal sex. If you're … K-Y Jelly or Astroglide can help prevent tearing of the skin. Small tears in the vagina during vaginal sex or in the …
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… In a pallid spell: The heartbeat may slow down. Changes in skin colour. In a cyanotic spell: The skin may turn red or blue-purple, especially around the lips. In a pallid spell: The skin may be pale and sweaty. Crying. In a cyanotic spell: …
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… You will lie on your back on an examination table. The skin over your testicle is cleaned with a sterile solution. … to numb the area. Then a small cut is made through the skin. A tiny piece of testicular tissue is removed, and the … to remove a sample. It usually doesn't require a cut in the skin. How long the test takes The biopsy usually takes 15 to …
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… reaction. Small doses of allergens are injected under the skin. Over time, allergy shots can reduce the severity of … very small amount of the insect venom is injected under the skin. At first, you get one or more shots about once a week. … reactions that include itching, hives, or swelling of the skin near where you had the shot. More serious but less …
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… (swelling of the brain), and bacterial infections of the skin from scratching. Encephalitis can lead to convulsions, … the blisters break, and a crust or scab forms while the skin heals. During this time, new "crops" of spots appear, … gloves or socks at night to prevent scratching. Keep the skin cool to relieve itching. Dress lightly and avoid hot …
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… the mouth and the throat, the female genital tract and on skin around the anal area. Human stools (bowel movements) … Occasionally enterococci can get into open wounds or skin ulcers, and cause infection. Less often, they can cause … are identified as carriers of VRE by routine testing of skin and anal swabs done before or during a stay in …
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… that can cause a child to cry An open diaper pin in the skin A piece of hair wrapped around a finger, a toe, or the … abrasion. An insect bite. Look for a reddened area on the skin, and look for any insects, such as mosquitoes or … such as coma and death. A foreign object stuck in the skin or an opening, such as an ear. Young children can put …
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… A colostomy is surgery that makes an opening in the skin on the belly and connects the bowel (colon) to that … remaining section of the colon to an opening made in the skin. This creates a stoma. Colostomy pouch in place slide 5 … opening can become infected. To prevent this, keep your skin under the pouch clean and dry. Current as of: …
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… reducing swelling, and protecting your affected limb and skin from injury. For example, propping up your affected arm … reduce swelling. And using sunscreen can help protect your skin. How can you care for yourself? Lymphedema may develop … for physiotherapy without a doctor's referral. Protect your skin. Use sunscreen and insect repellent when outdoors. Ask …
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… the action of the corrosive or irritating chemicals on the skin. A chemical burn on the skin is often deeper and larger than it may first appear. … can also irritate or damage the body, especially the skin, lungs, and eyes. A swallowed chemical may be poisonous …
