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… prevent the rash from spreading and treat the infection. Over time, your skin will return to its usual colour. But … not be able to take the pills. Treatment kills the fungi quickly. But it can take months for the spots to disappear … not be able to take the pills. Treatment kills the fungi quickly. But it can take months for the spots to disappear …
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… for Sickle Cell Disease On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works … hours (except in an emergency when blood is transfused more quickly). Blood transfusions can: Treat a sudden or … hours (except in an emergency when blood is transfused more quickly). Blood transfusions can: Treat a sudden or …
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… Anxiety When You Have Coronary Artery Disease On this page: Overview Overview Many people with coronary artery disease have … your doctor may ask about depression Your doctor may ask if over the past 2 weeks you've had symptoms like: You have …
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… Type 2 diabetes is often a disease that gets worse over time. Insulin can help people with type 2 diabetes keep … often gets worse over time. And when it does, diabetes medicines don't work as well. Insulin can help people with … yourself insulin 1 to 4 times a day. Most people do this by giving themselves an injection, or shot. You check your …
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… During Inpatient Mental Health Treatment On this page: Overview Overview Inpatient mental health treatment means … Sometimes treatment is done to help people start or adjust medicines. How is it done? Treatment can look different in … conditions. This could include having their blood drawn or giving a urine sample. Confidentiality. A person's care is …
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… severity. Most cases can be treated at home with antifungal medicines. They kill the fungus or slow its growth. You also need to keep your feet clean and dry. Over-the-counter antifungal lotions, creams, or sprays usually are …
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… Caregiving: Using a Bedpan or Urinal On this page: Getting … take down their pants and underwear, and help if needed. Cover them with a sheet or blanket for privacy. Help get the … back onto the bedpan. If you can leave the person alone safely, leave the room to give privacy. Check on the person …
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… Weight-Loss (Bariatric) Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works … not be able to eat very much at one time. You will get full quickly. Try not to eat too much at one time or eat foods … diarrhea. Weight loss You probably will lose weight very quickly in the first few months after surgery. As time goes …
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… Types of Bradycardia On this page: Overview Overview There are several … syndrome, the heart sometimes beats too quickly (tachy) and sometimes beats too slowly (brady). This … a pacemaker to prevent the heart from beating too slowly. Medicines might be used to prevent the heart from beating …
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… Ideas for Cutting Back on Alcohol Use On this page: Overview Overview Maybe you've found … and more mixer in cocktails. Slow down. It's easy to drink quickly and without thinking about it. Pay attention, and … and more mixer in cocktails. Slow down. It's easy to drink quickly and without thinking about it. Pay attention, and …
