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… surgery such as lumpectomy. It may also be given after a mastectomy if there's cancer in the lymph nodes. If … short-term side effects will go away within a few weeks after you finish treatment. But it may take longer to get … energy back. Some side effects may occur months or years after radiation therapy. These long-term side effects may …
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… "Hot tub folliculitis" most often appears about 72 hours after you've been in a hot tub or spa. Many small pimples … or shower daily with a mild soap. Also, bathe or shower after you exercise and after you work around chemicals. Avoid sharing towels, face …
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… now considered normal. Breast lumpiness usually goes away after menopause but may be found in women who are taking hormone therapy after menopause. Following are other types of breast lumps … the lump may be red or look bruised. Fat necrosis may occur after a bruise or other injury to the chest or breast and …
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… months or years. You may feel sad or scared months or years after the assault. After MST you may: Avoid places or things that remind you of … have panic attacks . Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after a sexual assault is common. How can you get support …
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… What is gastroparesis? After a meal, the stomach normally empties in 1½ to 2 hours. … common symptoms of gastroparesis are: A feeling of fullness after only a few bites of food. Nausea. Vomiting. Belly … to replace some solid meals with liquids (such as soup). After you eat, wait 2 to 3 hours before you lie down. Eat …
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… in your eye and your vision may be blurry for a few days after the surgery. Your eye may be swollen, red, or tender … retina in most cases. footnote 1 Chances for good vision after surgery are higher if the macula was still attached … surgery. If the detachment affected the macula, good vision after surgery is still possible but less likely. Risks …
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… tone. What To Expect The time needed to heal and recover after laser resurfacing depends on how big and deep the … as aspirin or ibuprofen) may help reduce swelling and pain. After the skin grows back, the skin will stay red for … cream or ointment on the treated area. Avoid sun exposure. After the peeling has stopped, protect your skin from the …
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… is important to remove the stinger as quickly as possible after a sting. Even a delay of a second or two in removing … the amount of venom you receive. In less than 20 seconds after a sting, 90% of the venom is injected into your body. … is important to remove the stinger as quickly as possible after a sting. Even a delay of a second or two in removing …
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… and pain. An unexplained fever. Drive and travel safely. After you get an ICD or after you get a shock from the ICD, your doctor will suggest … and be active, then it's probably safe for you to have sex. After you get the device placed, you'll let your chest heal …
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… having bowel movements at night, and having a dry diaper after a nap or for at least 2 hours at a time. Children must … footnote 1 Your child will likely need help with wiping after a bowel movement until age 4 or 5. He or she may also … do not occur during the night. Diapers frequently are dry after waking from a nap or for at least 2 hours at a time. …