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… blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your … Change where you inject each time to lessen the risk of problems or damage under the skin (for example, pits/lumps …
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… signals in the heart that can cause an irregular heartbeat. Treating an irregular heartbeat can decrease the risk for … vision, dizziness, dry nose/eyes/throat, and urination problems (such as difficulty urinating or unusual frequent … signals in the heart that can cause an irregular heartbeat. Treating an irregular heartbeat can decrease the risk for …
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… of the knee. Osteotomy This surgery corrects knee problems such as bowleg and knock-knee. It is usually done … can do more activities than they could before the surgery. footnote 1 Need for repeat surgery Most artificial knees … 10 out of 100 will need to have the knee replaced again. footnote 2 Problems after surgery The evidence suggests …
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… lice, check all family members. What are safe options for treating head lice? There are many different products and … than 4 years of age. What options are not recommended for treating head lice? Some methods and products should not be …
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… allergic reaction and can save the person’s life. Steps for treating a severe allergic reaction Use the epinephrine …
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… comes in but no later than your child's first birthday. footnote 1 Some parents may worry about their child's first … good dental care and to help prevent cavities and other problems. The examination also helps to identify and treat … after the first tooth appears or by their first birthday. footnote 2 Ages 3 to 6 years Your child can learn how to …
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… 6 Life Savers Diabetes in Children: Treating Low Blood Sugar Diabetes-Related High and Low Blood … 6 Life Savers Diabetes in Children: Treating Low Blood Sugar Diabetes-Related High and Low Blood …
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… unusual tiredness) signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine) easy … severe headache, weakness on one side of the body, vision problems, trouble speaking, seizures, or confusion) signs of serious stomach/intestinal problems (such as severe stomach/abdominal pain, …
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… growth (hirsutism). If the cause is not a medical problem, treating it is often a matter of choice. That's because … growth (hirsutism). If the cause is not a medical problem, treating it is often a matter of choice. That's because …
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… diseases, and most tick bites don't cause serious health problems. But it's important to remove a tick as soon as you … screws, catheters, and medicine pumps. Yes Diabetes, immune problems, peripheral arterial disease, or surgical hardware in affected area No Diabetes, immune problems, peripheral arterial disease, or surgical hardware …
