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… Incision Care After Surgery On this page: Overview Overview After surgery, you will need to take care of the incision as … Expose incisions to sunlight. You may shower 24 to 48 hours after surgery. Before you shower, cover the bandage with a …
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… Pregnancy After Age 35 On this page: Overview … number of pregnancies affected by a chromosome problem is about: footnote 1 1 out of 110 at age 30. 1 out of 84 at age … and what tests are available in your area. Deciding about birth defects testing The decision to test for birth …
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… Questions About Medicines for Epilepsy On this page: Overview Related … routine for yourself or your child, it may help you to talk about some of the choices and issues involved. Some of the … likely to follow the treatment plan. Talk to your doctor about what to do if you miss a dose. How will the medicine's …
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… is important to be evaluated by a health professional soon after your symptoms start. Symptoms of an STI include: A … around the genitals or anus. Vaginal spotting or bleeding after sexual intercourse. General symptoms of an infection, … be harder for your health professional to diagnose your STI after the symptoms have changed. A delay in being evaluated …
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… Myths and Facts About Depression On this page: Overview Overview People's ideas about depression have changed over the years. New technology … something bad happens to you. For example, you only get it after a bad divorce or losing your job." Depression may …
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… Cataracts: Questions About Surgery On this page: Overview … is older than 6 months before using an IOL. Ask your doctor about the different types of lenses and what would be best … a time. Discuss with your doctor how long you need to wait after the first surgery before you can have cataract surgery …
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… Decision Points About Surgery On this page: Overview … a wise health decision. Click on a link below to learn more about surgeries for your condition: Achilles Tendon Rupture: … Cancer? Breast Cancer: Should I Have Breast Reconstruction After a Mastectomy? Bunions: Should I Have Surgery? Carpal …
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… Worried About Using Opioids? On this page: Overview Related … to severe pain. They may be used for a short time, such as after surgery, or for long-term pain when safer options … to severe pain. They may be used for a short time, such as after surgery, or for long-term pain when safer options … Orthopedics & Heather Quinn MD - Family Medicine … Worried About Using Opioids …
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After Childbirth: Coping and Adjusting On this page: … your baby can give you a lot of pleasure too. Don't worry about housekeeping for a while. Allow your friends or family … you sleep or recharge. Experts usually recommend waiting about a month until breastfeeding is going well before …