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… Overview Even if you are treating your heart failure successfully, you may develop a … Leg venous stasis and ulcers Venous stasis: Your skin thickens and looks shiny or scaly, your hair might also fall out, your skin may also turn brown or reddish. Ulcers: Injuries to …
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… some parts of the province. Too much heat can be harmful to your health and cause heat-related illnesses. Learn more … cool Heat-related illnesses Too much heat can be harmful to your health. Heat-related illness is the result of your body … body temperature, confusion, dizziness/fainting and flushed skin. Learn more about heat stroke: Emergency first aid for …
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… it a special time for talking, laughing and playing with your baby. On this page: General tips How to change a diaper … When diapering and cleaning a baby boy: Do not pull the foreskin back when cleaning the penis. Wash the area well and … Irritation from dampness caused by urine or stool on the skin Allergic reaction to soaps, perfumes, or oils that …
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… if you travel to or work in some countries. Discuss your travel plans with a public health unit, a travel clinic, or your health care provider at least 6 to 8 weeks before you … by a virus. It gets its name from the yellowing of the skin and the eyes (jaundice) that occurs when the virus …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … loss of appetite, stomach/abdominal pain, yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine. This medication can cause severe diarrhea … Uses This medication is used to treat a certain type of cancer (chronic lymphocytic leukemia-CLL). Idelalisib …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … Uses Bosutinib is used to treat a certain type of blood cancer (chronic myelogenous leukemia-CML). It works by … more details. Since this drug can be absorbed through the skin and lungs and may harm an unborn baby, women who are …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … such as arthritis, blood problems, immune system disorders, skin and eye conditions, breathing problems, cancer, and severe allergies. It decreases your immune …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … health needs. Uses This medication is used to treat kidney cancer. Axitinib works by slowing or stopping the growth of … times each day. Since this drug can be absorbed through the skin and lungs and may harm an unborn baby, women who are …
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… and hospitalization. Immunizations for people who visit your newborn People who want to see your newborn may need certain vaccines first. This is … a dose at least 2 weeks before being in close contact with your baby. Adults and children need to get the yearly flu …
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… is blepharitis? Blepharitis (say "bleh-fuh-RY-tus") is a skin problem that affects the eyelids and lashes. It may be caused by bacteria or by other skin conditions such as dandruff, skin allergies, or eczema. … get styes . What are the symptoms? If you have blepharitis: Your eyelids may be red, irritated, itchy, scaly, or crusty …
