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… for emergency contraception are sometimes called "morning-after pills." They can be used up to 5 days after unprotected sex. footnote 1 The most common option … the stem of the T-shaped IUD. It can be placed up to 7 days after unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy. footnote 1 The …
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… this medicine if: Your asthma is not well controlled after using inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting … are closely observed for an appropriate period of time after receiving their dose. They should also carry epinephrine in case they have an allergic reaction after treatment. Asthma in Children …
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… can happen when the prostate gland is removed or after radiation treatment for prostate cancer. After a man's prostate gland is removed, the bladder no … be treated with surgery if the incontinence isn't cured after a period of watchful waiting. There are several …
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… that your baby has an odd-shaped head at birth, shortly after birth, or later at a routine checkup. Just because … head. Your child may wear a special helmet or other device after surgery. If there is pressure on the brain, your child … about what to expect. It may help to see some before-and-after pictures of other children who have had the same type …
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… and chemicals. Your new kidney may start to work very soon after surgery. Or it may not start to work well for a few … will remove the stitches or staples about 1 to 3 weeks after surgery. Most people need to take about 4 weeks off … Most people go home from the hospital 5 to 10 days after surgery. It will probably take about 4 weeks before …
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… anything in your ear. Avoid getting water in the ear until after the problem clears up. Use a hair dryer set on low to carefully dry the ear after you shower. Take an over-the-counter pain medicine … swimmer's eardrops, such as Swim-Ear. Use them before and after swimming or getting your ears wet. Read and follow all …
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… a soft cloth to clean your baby's gums. Start a few days after birth, and do this until the first teeth come in. As … that children have a dental examination within 6 months after the first tooth appears or by their first birthday. … help you see if any plaque is left on your child's teeth after brushing. These tablets are chewable and will colour …
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… worse over time. The time it takes for symptoms to appear after a cut or injury ranges from days to months. In most … lab test for tetanus. A doctor can usually diagnose tetanus after asking questions about your symptoms and past health … treatment to help with breathing and other body functions. After you've had tetanus, you are not immune to the disease. …
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… for plantar fasciitis Warming up before and stretching after sports or exercise may make your plantar fascia more … them to do and enjoy the exercise. Other people take NSAIDs after they exercise. Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the label. After you exercise, ice your heel to help relieve pain and …
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… Patches are sewn over the weakened area in the belly wall after the hernia is pushed back into place or tied off and … about 3 weeks. You most likely can return to light activity after 3 weeks. Strenuous exercise should wait until after 6 weeks of recovery. Don't do anything that causes …
