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… Endometrial Ablation On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Related Information Surgery Overview Endometrial ablation is … tubes, or ovaries (pelvic infection). Bleeding (hemorrhage). Blood collecting in the uterus (hematometra). Tearing …
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… Sickle Cell Crisis On this page: Overview Related Information Overview A sickle cell crisis is a … can prepare for a crisis in advance by creating a pain management plan with your doctor. This plan should include not …
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… Proper Sitting for a Healthy Back On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Slouching puts stress on your … side. This type of movement helps you keep your back loose. Related Information Back Problems and Injuries Low Back Pain …
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… Supporting Someone Who Has an Eating Disorder On this page: Overview Related Information Overview When someone you care about has … their own high values, ideals, and standards. Encourage self-responsibility for their actions, both successes …
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… Using Antibiotics Wisely On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Antibiotics are drugs used to … stronger and that survive the first few days of treatment. Related Information Clostridioides Difficile (C. diff) …
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… Controlling Pet Allergens On this page: Overview Related Information Overview All warm-blooded pets, such as … where you keep your pets At least once a week, clean birdcages, rodent cages, or areas where pets sleep. Dust and …
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… General Anesthesia On this page: Overview Related Information Overview General anesthesia uses … home on the same day, arrange for someone to take you home. Related Information Anesthesia Current as of: …
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… First Aid for Chemical Burns On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Note : If a chemical has been … Do not use a hard spray of water, because it can damage the burned area. Have the person with the burn remove …
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… Home Treatment for Second-Degree Burns On this page: Overview Related Information Overview For many second-degree burns , … Do not use ice or ice water, which can cause tissue damage. Take off any jewellery, rings, or clothing that could …
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… Mouth Sores On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Mouth sores may make eating and … ulcers. Sores on the body crust over after the blister stage, but crusting does not occur in the mouth. Injury . …