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… Incision Care After Surgery On this page: Overview Related … Information Overview After surgery, you will need to take care of the incision as it heals. Caring for your incision … they become loose and fall off on their own. Other incision care tips After some surgeries, you may be given special …
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… Dental Care During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview It's important to take care of your body when you are pregnant. This includes your … good dental habits—will help you and your baby. Taking care of your teeth while you are pregnant helps prevent …
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… Care for an Indwelling Urinary Catheter On this page: … embarrassed, the person may feel more comfortable. Catheter care Wear disposable gloves when handling someone's … catheter is removed, there are things you can do to take care of yourself. A person may have trouble urinating. If …
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… Emergency Care for an Accidental Amputation On this page: Overview … part. The time since the amputation and receiving medical care. The general health of the injured person. Take these … or severe blood loss can cause the person to go into shock. Care for the amputated body part. If the body part was …
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… can help keep your mouth and throat moist. How can you care for yourself at home? For your eyes Use artificial … or (cimetidine), when needed to reduce heartburn. Be careful when you take over-the-counter antacid medicines. … can help keep your mouth and throat moist. How can you care for yourself at home? For your eyes Use artificial …
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… Health care providers during pregnancy Last updated December 5, … some cases an obstetrician-gynecologist (OB-GYN) to provide primary care throughout your pregnancy. Pregnancy: Choosing … medicine, neonatology or a pediatrician. Your primary care provider will arrange further consultation or …
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… Dental care and teething for toddlers Last updated August 13, 2013 … tooth appears and no later than 12 months of age. Dental care for low-income families If you are on Premium … Preventing early childhood tooth decay (video) … Dental care and teething for toddlers …
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… Self-Care for AIDS Caregivers On this page: Overview … share your feelings with others, including other caregivers, counsellors, clergy, or health professionals. … important not to ignore your own needs. If you don't take care of yourself, you will not have the inner resources to …
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… Self-Care After a Stroke On this page: Overview Related … You need to have a major say in the decisions about your care. This may be hard for you, and you may sometimes feel … that you want to be involved in the decisions about your care. State your wishes and opinions on matters that affect …
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… Care for toddlers' colds and coughs Last updated August 8, … and disappear within 14 days. But toddlers under three need careful attention; they can get very sick. When your toddler … (Tylenol) to reduce pain or fever. Always check the label carefully so you administer the right amount. Call …
