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… flow to the heart. But the procedure is very invasive to your body for two major reasons. It involves making a large cut in your chest to expose your heart and arteries. It requires stopping your heart and …
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… updated August 5, 2013 After giving birth, the area around your vagina needs special care. Find advice on coping with … Discomfort After a vaginal delivery, the area between your legs may be sore, bruised and swollen. If you have stitches, you may experience more pain. To ease …
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… Overview Some over-the-counter (OTC) medicines can raise your blood pressure or keep your blood pressure medicine from working the way it should. So if you have high blood pressure or other heart or blood vessel …
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… to check for weakness, such as in the arms and legs. And you will have an MRI to check your spinal cord. You may also have other tests, such as tests to check the …
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… vomiting. Seizure. HELLP syndrome can be dangerous for both you and your baby. If you have these symptoms, you need emergency medical …
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… Overview Overview How can you reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)? … SIDS and/or other deaths related to sleep: footnote 1 Until your baby's first birthday, put your baby to sleep on their back, not on the side or tummy. …
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… is a paralysis or weakness of the muscles on one side of your face. Damage to the facial nerve that controls muscles on one side of the face causes that side of your face to droop . The nerve damage may also affect your sense of taste and how you make tears and saliva. This …
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… become large and cause severe pain. How are they treated? You can sometimes care for a boil at home. Do not squeeze, … 20 to 30 minutes, 3 or 4 times a day. Do this as soon as you notice a boil. The heat and moisture can help the boil … do not share towels and face cloths with other people. If your doctor prescribes antibiotics, take them as directed. …
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… October 1, 2019 Taking medicine or herbal products while you're breastfeeding As a general rule, don't take anything unless you know it's safe for your baby. Some medications - including common pain …
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… depression affects up to 15 out of 100 women. footnote 1 If your moodiness or anxiety lasts for more than 2 weeks, or if you feel like life isn't worth living, you may have postpartum depression. How can you care for …