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… Abuse and Neglect On this page: Overview What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms Effects on a Child's Health … names, and show you care simply by waving to them or asking about how they're doing at home and school. Offer to … Specialized lab tests. For example, the doctor may take skin or hair samples or samples of fluids in or around the …
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… in newborns? Jaundice is a yellow tint to a newborn's skin and the white part of the eyes. It is a sign that … checked for jaundice within 72 hours after birth. If your baby is at risk for jaundice, your doctor may want to … What are the symptoms? If a newborn has jaundice, the skin and the white part of the eyes will look yellow. The …
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… What is impetigo? Impetigo is a bacterial infection of the skin caused by either Staphylococcus aureus (staph) … caused when bacteria enter the body through breaks in the skin, such as scrapes, cold sores, insect bites or patches … pain, worsening redness, weakness and fever. If you or your child has these symptoms, discuss them with your health …
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… to handle more than you are used to. When you are stressed, your body responds as though you are in danger. It makes … and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) worse. Skin. Skin problems such as acne and psoriasis are made worse by …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … Uses This medication is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia - … of the vein into the surrounding area, it may cause serious skin and tissue damage. Tell your health care professional …
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… this page: How it Spreads What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a … and eye pain from bright lights. Dark purple and blotchy skin rash. Dizzy spells. It's very important to see a doctor … and eye pain from bright lights. Dark purple and blotchy skin rash. Dizzy spells. It's very important to see a doctor …
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… allergies is a series of allergy shots given to reduce your sensitivity to allergens that cause an allergic … 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. …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … muscle weakness slow/irregular heartbeat numb/tingling skin Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious … decreased adrenal gland function (Addison's disease) skin cancer Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … muscle weakness, slow/irregular heartbeat, numb/tingling skin. Uses This product is used to treat high blood pressure … of fats in the blood (cholesterol/triglycerides) skin cancer Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … leaks into tissue around the injection site, the skin and/or muscle may be severely damaged. Tell your doctor … immediately before use. Uses Vinblastine is used to treat cancer. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer