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… Episiotomy and Perineal Tears On this page: Overview Overview What … regular sitz baths in a tub of warm, shallow water. Avoid constipation and straining. Drink plenty of water. Your doctor or midwife may recommend medicine to prevent constipation. Pour or spray warm water over your vagina and …
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… of the eye. So you may still need reading glasses after age 40. Laser surgery can cost a lot. It is rarely covered … autoimmune or connective tissue disease. You are younger than 18. You are pregnant or breastfeeding. During … can cause eye problems, such as eye infections and damage to the cornea. It may bother you to wear glasses all the …
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… Organ Transplant On this page: Overview Health Tools Learning About Transplants … You may not be a good candidate if you are above a certain age or weight or if you have certain infections or medical … as smoking. The age of the donor organ. In general, the younger the organ donor, the healthier the tissue. But …
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… relieve fever and body aches. Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18. It has been linked to Reye syndrome, a … for my cough if necessary. This made sense to me. Paula, age 26 I have asthma. When I was diagnosed with acute … my doctor felt that because of the asthma, and my age, that I was at risk for pneumonia. He suggested a course …
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… After Childbirth: Urination and Bowel Problems On this page: Overview Overview It may be … your bowel movements may be painful. You also may have constipation. Drink plenty of water and juices and take … your bowel movements may be painful. You also may have constipation. Drink plenty of water and juices and take …
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… Scabies On this page: … easily from person to person. It can affect people of all ages and from all incomes, social levels, and living … completed. Some scabies medicines aren't safe for infants younger than 2 months, children, older adults, and people …
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… Pleurisy On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … drug (NSAID) . Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18 because of the risk of Reye syndrome. If you … Chest Problems Respiratory Problems, Age 12 and Older Current as of: November 14, 2022 …
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… Child Safety: Pets On this page: Overview Overview Keep pets in good … or other food-preparation areas. And don't allow your child younger than 5 to be around these animals at all. This can … Animal and Human Bites Handwashing Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years …
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… Polymyalgia Rheumatica On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … may be a sign of PMR. The doctor will also consider your age in diagnosing this condition. People younger than 50 very rarely have PMR. Your doctor may order …
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… Aortic Valve Replacement Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview How It Is Done What To Expect Why It … the lining that protects the heart (pericardium). The damaged aortic valve is removed slide 4 of 5 < Prev Next > … depending on your age and general health before surgery. Younger, healthy people have a lower risk of problems, while …
