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… become too tight if the skin swells. Clean the burn Wash your hands before cleaning a burn. Do not touch the burn with your hands or anything dirty, because open blisters can … infected. Do not break the blisters. Gently wash the burn area with clean water. Some of the burned skin might come …
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… Basics What are cataracts? Cataracts are a painless, cloudy area in the lens of the eye. They block the passage of light … signs of cataracts in children: You may see a cloudiness in your child's eye. The child may not look directly at or … time. You may see a white reflex instead of a red reflex in your child's eye. For example, in a photo of the child, one …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about … backing from the patch and apply the patch to a clean, dry area of the lower stomach or the top of the buttocks. Press …
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… his or her own pace. Some children may be advanced in one area, such as language. But they may be behind in another, … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about … or 30 minutes after showering or washing. Let the treated area(s) dry for 5 to 10 minutes before covering with …
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… changes in the first trimester Last updated August 11, 2013 Your body goes through lots of physical and emotional … of breath Morning sickness Overview Some of the changes in your body will be obvious. For example, your periods will stop, your breasts may become tender and lumpy and the areas around your nipples may darken. You might find it …
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… page: Overview Overview As the rest of your body changes during pregnancy, your breasts change too. They are getting ready to make and … may get stretch marks on your breasts. The nipples and the area around the nipples (areola) become darker and larger. …
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… them from memory. Choose a place where you can lie down on your back and stretch out comfortably, such as a carpeted … relax the muscle group (do not relax it gradually). Give yourself 10 to 20 seconds to relax. When you are finished, … mouth: Press your lips together tightly. (Check your facial area for tension.) Back of the neck: Press your head back …
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… that you use one time and then throw away. They can protect your health and the health of the person you're caring for. … urine, or stool. Use a new pair of gloves when you touch areas near a cut (incision) made by a doctor. And some … when you give shots. Gloves do not protect you from poking your skin with sharp objects. So if you are handling sharp …
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… is a tiny tube that puts pain medicine directly into the area in your back around your spinal cord. This area is called the epidural space. An …
