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How the Liver Works

… body needs. Controls sugar (glucose) in the blood and stores extra sugar. Works with your stomach and intestines … and small intestine. Bile drains into them from the liver. Common bile duct. The duct from the liver (hepatic duct) and … from the digestive tract and spleen into the liver. Inferior vena cava. This large vein carries blood from the …
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Understanding Hyperhidrosis

… on your underarms, hands, feet, back, and groin areas. It comes in creams, sticks, gels, and sprays. And you can buy it at a drugstore. It is useful for treating mild hyperhidrosis. Your … with heat. Results are usually seen within 1 to 2 office visits. Medicated gels or cloths. You use these in your …
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Using Dry-Powder Inhalers (DPIs)

… types of dry powder inhalers: ●Single-dose inhalers. These come with capsules of medicine. You need to put a capsule … for the two types of dry-powder inhalers are slightly different. Using a DPI Wash your hands. Take off the cap. Hold … inhaler. Then start normal breathing. Close the inhaler. Store it in a cool, dry place. If an inhaled corticosteroid …
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Rumination Syndrome

… normally. But after about 10 to 15 minutes, undigested food comes back up into the mouth from the food pipe (esophagus). … are the symptoms of rumination syndrome? Rumination is different from throwing up. With rumination, the food is … loss. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your doctor: Know the reason for your visit and …
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Discharge Instructions- Adding Medicine to Your Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) Solution

… on TPN. You will work closely with a nurse until you feel comfortable taking care of your catheter and giving yourself … anything else, such as furniture or your clothes. If you prefer, clean your hands using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. … can buy a sharps container at a pharmacy or medical supply store. You can also use an empty laundry detergent bottle or …
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Pityriasis Rosea in Children

… pityriasis rosea in children? Pityriasis rosea is a mild, common rash. It causes the skin to be scaly, pink, and … to 6 weeks and will go away by 14 weeks. Symptoms may be different in each child. They may include: Severe tiredness … itching. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your child's doctor: Know the reason for the visit
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