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… eye and ignore images from the weaker eye. This means that your child uses the strong eye more than the weak eye. If … Your child has no control over it. Early treatment usually can reverse amblyopia. The younger your child is when … image or that prevents the normal use of one or both eyes can cause amblyopia. It may happen when: The eyes do not …
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… Surgery Overview Bariatric surgery is surgery to help you lose weight. This type of surgery is only used for people who are very … may not get enough of certain vitamins and minerals. This can lead to problems such as anemia and osteoporosis . Some …
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… is made just before the baby's head comes out of the birth canal. The cut is stitched up after the birth. Why is an … if the baby's position is causing problems. The decision can't be made until delivery. Routine episiotomy is not … Most doctors no longer do these cuts routinely. If you need an episiotomy, your doctor or midwife will tell …
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… chlamydia, trichomoniasis or herpes simplex (a virus). It can also be caused by other organisms that are not sexually … or vaginal creams can also cause cervicitis. To find out if you have cervicitis, you must be examined by a health care … rubbers. Latex and polyurethane condoms are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. …
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… services. Do not touch the "electrified person" with your hands . Unplug the appliance or turn off the main power … Try to remove the person from the electrical source, if you cannot turn the power off. Do this only if you can do so safely by: Standing on a dry surface, such as a …
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… area. They are also called crabs or crab lice. Pubic lice can also be found in chest hair, armpit hair, on the upper … the most common symptom of pubic lice. If pubic lice get on your eyelashes, the edges of your eyelids may be crusted. … Latex condoms and polyurethane condoms are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. …
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… and Websites On this page: If you want to save this information but don't think it is safe to take it home, see if a trusted friend can keep it for you. Plan ahead. Know who you can call for help, and memorize the phone number. Be careful …
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… This medication is not recommended for people with certain types of heart failure. Before using this medication, tell … program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney … a quick source of sugar such as table sugar, honey, or candy, or drink fruit juice or non-diet soda. Tell your …
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… of surgery disintegrates or is dislodged. This condition can cause severe pain extending up to the ear. The socket … gauze or paste into the socket. He or she may also have you take pain medicine. How can you help prevent a dry socket? To prevent dry socket, be …
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… (drops) on its own by the time the baby is 3 months old. If your baby's testicle hasn't dropped by the time he is 6 … testicle. This common condition runs in some families (can be inherited). What are the symptoms? An undescended … to feel, or it could be absent. The doctor may recommend a type of surgery called laparoscopy to see if he or she can …
