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… Care Caregiving: Using a Bedpan or Urinal Handwashing Urinary Incontinence in Men Urinary Incontinence in Women Current as of: March … Care Caregiving: Using a Bedpan or Urinal Handwashing Urinary Incontinence in Men Urinary Incontinence in Women …
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… adults. If you are looking for information about asthma in children age 12 and younger, see the topic Asthma in … and dry. Talk to your doctor about vaccines to prevent some infections. And ask about what medicines you should avoid. … pollution and less exposure to certain types of bacteria or infections. footnote 1 As a result, children's immune …
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… to practice safer sex to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs), whether or not you have bacterial … to your doctor. Bacterial vaginosis makes the reproductive tract vulnerable to infection or inflammation. So if you are … to your doctor. Bacterial vaginosis makes the reproductive tract vulnerable to infection or inflammation. So if you are …
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… attaches to the lining of the respiratory and digestive tracts. Contact with asbestos over time has been linked with … attaches to the lining of the respiratory and digestive tracts. Contact with asbestos over time has been linked with …
Medications
… be taking for malaria, and your response to treatment. For children, the dosage is also based on weight. It is very … HIV protease inhibitors (such as lopinavir), ritonavir, urinary alkalinizers such as sodium bicarbonate, among … HIV protease inhibitors (such as lopinavir), ritonavir, urinary alkalinizers such as sodium bicarbonate, among …
Healthy eating
… a chronic condition that affects your gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Common symptoms of IBS include: Abdominal pain … enough time so that you can eat your food slowly. Limit distractions and try not to eat at your desk or in front of the … intake based on your symptoms. Caffeine stimulates the GI tract which may make diarrhea worse. If you have diarrhea, …
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… there are symptoms of prostate cancer, they often include urinary problems, such as: Not being able to urinate at all. … doctor now if: You cannot urinate. You have symptoms of a urinary infection. For example: You have blood or pus in … you comfort, such as spending time outdoors or being with children. A cancer support group. Cancer support groups …
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… Widespread in foods; also produced in intestinal tract by bacteria. Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) Part of an enzyme … sprouts, and asparagus); also produced in the intestinal tract by bacteria. Healthy Aging Healthy … Widespread in foods; also produced in intestinal tract by bacteria. Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) Part of an enzyme …
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… called fever convulsions or febrile seizures) can occur in children who have an increase in body temperature. You may … worse pain. New or worse shortness of breath. New or worse urinary problems. Symptoms occur more often or are more … worse pain. New or worse shortness of breath. New or worse urinary problems. Symptoms occur more often or are more …
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… or other medicines. What immunizations are recommended for children and adolescents? Childhood immunization schedules … life. Fewer immunizations are needed after age 6. But older children and adolescents need shots too. Talk with your … recommendations than healthy people. Also, young children who are travelling may need to receive their …