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… other jewelry on the hands and wrists Wet your hands with warm water Wash all parts of your hands with plain soap and … long enough, sing the ABC song) Rinse hands well under warm running water Dry hands with a clean cloth or paper … hands, follow the steps below: Wash with plain soap and a warm, wet, fresh towel (either cloth or paper) Rinse well …
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… is caused by Vibrio vulnificus , a bacterium that lives in warm seawater. The condition is rare. What causes it? Vibrio … are frequently found in oysters and other shellfish in warm coastal waters during the summer months. People who … If an open wound is exposed to the bacteria (such as from warm seawater), sores may develop. People with weak immune …
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… They can quickly become dehydrated . To help prevent problems, closely watch your child's appearance and how much … to wake up. The baby may have a very dry mouth and very dry eyes (no tears). The baby may have no wet diapers in 12 or … child has ever had. With a moderate fever : The child feels warm or hot. You are sure the child has a fever. With a mild …
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… the bag or bottle. Thaw frozen breast milk carefully. Run warm water over the storage container until the milk becomes … also thaw breast milk overnight in the refrigerator. Then warm the breast milk by setting it in lukewarm water for 20 minutes. Don't refreeze thawed milk. Don't …
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… your contacts clean and safe, which will help keep your eyes healthy and your vision as clear as possible. Carefully … handling your contacts. Use the lens care system your eye specialist recommends. Do not mix products, because they … decorative colour lenses. These lenses can cause eye problems, such as damage to the cornea or eye infections, …
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… surgery—a piece of tissue in the drainage angle of the eye is removed, creating an opening. The opening is … a flap of tissue from the sclera, the white part of the eye, and the conjunctiva, the clear thin covering over the … several weeks after surgery. After surgery, people who have problems with constipation may need to take laxatives to …
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… circulation It's not always easy to tell if you're having problems with blood vessels in your heart and your body. You … Access Device (CVAD): Flushing Change in Heartbeat Chest Problems Chilblains (Perniosis) Cholesterol and … Have Coronary Artery Disease Diabetes: Amputation for Foot Problems Dilated Cardiomyopathy Diuretics and Potassium …
Medications
… applying, wash the affected areas thoroughly, rinse with warm water, then gently pat dry. Apply a thin layer of this … using medication. Avoid getting this medication in your eyes or inside your nose, mouth, or other mucous membranes. … ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before …
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… Cataracts are a painless, cloudy area in the lens of the eye. They block the passage of light to the retina . Nerve cells in the retina detect light entering the eye and send nerve signals to the brain about what the eye … Because cataracts block this light, they can cause vision problems. Cataracts are common in older adults. But changes …
Medical tests
… Overview Vision tests check many different functions of the eye. Some of the tests measure your ability to see details … you are to glare (brightness acuity), how well your eyes work together to provide depth perception, and more. … As part of a routine eye examination to screen for vision problems. How often you should have routine eye examinations …
