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… Body Temperature On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How … cool, soapy water, and rinse it off before you put it away. Rectal temperature Before you take a temperature, read the … who can't hold a thermometer safely in their mouths. Use a rectal thermometer only if you are comfortable doing so. …
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… Cold Temperature Exposure On this page: Overview Check Your … °C (95 °F) or lower. In a baby, 36.1 °C (97 °F) or lower. Rectal temperatures are the most accurate. Some people's … °C (95 °F) or lower. In a baby, 36.1 °C (97 °F) or lower. Rectal temperatures are the most accurate. Some people's …
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Rectal Prolapse On this page: What is rectal prolapse? In a rectal prolapse , part or all of the wall of the rectum …
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Rectal Problems On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms … Check Your Symptoms Overview Rectal problems are common. Almost everyone will have some rectal itching, pain, or bleeding at some time. These …
Medications
… Prochlorperazine - Rectal On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects … surgery. How To Use Unwrap and insert one suppository rectally as directed by your doctor, usually 2 times a day. … Do not double the dose to catch up. Storage Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in …
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… Diazepam - Rectal On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects … ask your doctor or pharmacist. This drug is given rectally by a caregiver trained to recognize the difference … the law. Missed Dose Not applicable. Storage Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in …
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… Indomethacin - Rectal On this page: Uses Other Uses How To Use Side Effects … right away if you have any serious side effects, including: rectal irritation bloody stools feeling the need to have … or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: recent rectal bleeding inflammation of the rectum/anus asthma …
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… Hypothermia and Cold Temperature Exposure On this page: Related … temperature below normal can be a sign of hypothermia. A rectal temperature is considered the most accurate body temperature. A normal rectal body temperature ranges from 36.4°C (97.5°F) to …
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… Digital Rectal Examination On this page: Test Overview Why It Is … Test Overview A digital (finger) rectal examination is done to check for problems with organs … hand to press on the lower belly or pelvic area. A digital rectal examination may be done for men as part of a complete …
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… Acetaminophen Suppository - Rectal On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects … How To Use See also Warning section. Use this product rectally as directed. Follow all directions on the product … Do not double the dose to catch up. Storage Store at room temperature away from heat. If the room temperature is above …