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Medications
… pharmacist. This medication is given by injection under the skin as directed by your doctor, usually once every 2 or 4 … do not use the liquid. Inject this medication under the skin of the thigh, abdomen, or upper arm as directed by your … the injection site each time to lessen injury under the skin. Do not inject into skin that is bruised, swollen, …
Medications
… the injection site each time to lessen injury under the skin. Do not inject into areas of skin that are tender, bruised, red, or hard. Avoid injecting into skin areas with scars or stretch marks. Inject this …
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… example, you may want to use a mirror to help check your skin for growths or changes or to make it easier to see what … thermometers have a small "cup" that is moved across the skin over the artery in the forehead. When used correctly, … the mouth or rectum. A patch form can be used on a baby's skin to measure temperature for 48 hours straight. These …
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… are tiny insects that can bite or burrow part way into your skin and draw blood out before dropping off. They can carry … bite. Check your whole body for ticks, including folds of skin. If you find a tick attached to your skin, the best way to remove it is by grasping it with a …
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… rises, heat is released through increased blood flow to the skin and increased sweating. This allows your body to cool … range from mild to severe. They include: Pale, cool, moist skin Heavy sweating Muscle cramps Rash Swelling, especially … confusion and decreased mental alertness Red, hot, dry skin (in the late stages of heat stroke) Seizures …
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… diagnosed? Along with doing a physical examination and asking about your health, your doctor may order lung function … the neck, chest, and belly muscles to breathe so that the skin between, above, and under the ribs sinks inward with … with your nose tilted up as if sniffing the air. Having skin colour that stays pale, grey, bluish, or mottled, …
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… using heat or cold treatment: Don't apply heat or cold to skin that may be red or tender from radiation treatment. Don't apply heat to an area where the skin is broken or injured. Heat can increase bleeding. Don't apply heat or cold packs directly to bare skin. Put a thin towel or pillowcase between the pack and …
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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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… 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 …
