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… hip socket correctly. Legg-Calve-Perthes disease . It's a disorder of the head of the femur. It's caused by decreased … such as osteosarcoma. Treatment may include first aid and using a brace, cast, harness, or traction. It may also include physiotherapy and medicines. In some cases, surgery is needed. …
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… serious side effects occur: slow/shallow breathing, unusual lightheadedness, severe drowsiness/dizziness, difficulty … swallows this drug, get medical help right away. Before using this medication, women of childbearing age should talk … This risk may be higher if you have a substance use disorder (such as overuse of or addiction to drugs/alcohol). …
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… of conditions, including depression and other mental/mood disorders. These medications can help prevent suicidal … Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start using mirtazapine and each time you get a refill. If you … See also the Warning section. Dizziness, drowsiness, lightheadedness, increased appetite, weight gain, dry mouth, …
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… are caused by the body making less estrogen. If you are using this medication to treat symptoms only in and around … clots) family or personal history of a certain swelling disorder (angioedema) blood clotting disorders (such as … to a chair or bed for a long time (such as a long plane flight). These conditions increase your risk of getting blood …
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… of conditions, including depression and other mental/mood disorders. These medications can help prevent suicidal … Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start using trazodone and each time you get a refill. If you have … a saliva substitute. To reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or …
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… factors. This is called clotting factor replacement therapy. Clotting factors are replaced by injecting (infusing) a clotting factor concentrate into a vein. Infusions … of time varies. Heavy bleeding takes longer to control than light bleeding. If the proper amount of clotting factors is …
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… antidepressants, seizure medicines, and nerve blocks. Physiotherapy and biofeedback . Specific exercises can help you … water compress or a cool bath. Don't scratch the area. Try using a vaginal lubricant, such as Astroglide or K-Y Jelly, … water compress or a cool bath. Don't scratch the area. Try using a vaginal lubricant, such as Astroglide or K-Y Jelly, …
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… be tested depends in part on where you live, how old your housing is, and other risk factors. Talk to your child's … good nutrition, and, in some cases, having chelation therapy. Removing the source of lead. Old paint chips and … be tested depends in part on where you live, how old your housing is, and other risk factors. Talk to your child's …
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… checkups. footnote 1 Specific checks for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are usually done at ages 18 months and 36 … L, et al. (2019). Early detection for autism spectrum disorder in young children. Paediatrics and Child Health , … L, et al. (2019). Early detection for autism spectrum disorder in young children. Paediatrics and Child Health , …