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… during pregnancy? There are a number of risks for you and your developing baby if you drink alcohol when you are … There is no safe time to drink alcohol during pregnancy. Your baby’s brain and nervous system develop all throughout … alcohol before I knew I was pregnant? If you’ve missed your period, it is best to reduce or stop drinking until you …
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… snakes. They leave one, two, or three puncture marks on the skin, but you won't always see any marks. Symptoms of a pit … Severe, immediate pain with rapid swelling. Bruising of the skin. Trouble breathing. Changes in heart rate or rhythm. A … like you might faint. Sweat and have chills. Be sick to your stomach or vomit. Feel weak or dizzy. The severity of …
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… around or walk much. And it's a good time to check their skin for sores or rashes. The person may want a sink bath … but give help if they need it. Remember to use the back of your hand to test the water to make sure it's not too hot or … groin and anal areas—in that order. If possible, check the skin for signs of rashes or sores. After washing with soap, …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … Everolimus is used to treat a certain type of benign (non-cancerous) brain tumor in people with a certain genetic … 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 … areas (red/tingling/burning areas, sores). Apply to skin only. Do not apply this medication in the eyes or nose, … works best when the amount of drug absorbed by the skin stays at a constant level. Use this drug at evenly …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … needs. Uses Goserelin is used to treat certain types of cancer (prostate and breast). It is also used to thin the … placed by a health care professional by injection under the skin of the lower abdomen below the navel. The implant …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … urethral catheter bleeding disorders blood system cancers (such as leukemia, multiple myeloma) heart disease … urethral catheter bleeding disorders blood system cancers (such as leukemia, multiple myeloma) heart disease …
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… The meniscus is a rubbery, C-shaped disc that cushions your knee. Each knee has two menisci (plural of … goes down. Put a thin cloth between the ice and your skin. Wrap the knee with an elastic bandage, such as an Ace … (2021). Sports medicine: Lower extremity. In PJ McMahon, HB Skinner, eds., Current Diagnosis and Treatment in …
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… If you are going to be travelling, make sure to 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 … permanent liver damage. It is also the main cause of liver cancer, which can be fatal. The vaccine is recommended if …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information … Diarrhea. Nausea, upset stomach, or vomiting. Mouth sores. Skin rash. Dizziness. Headache. Increased sensitivity to … Diarrhea. Nausea, upset stomach, or vomiting. Mouth sores. Skin rash. Dizziness. Headache. Increased sensitivity to …
