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… Storing Insulin and Prefilling Syringes On this page: Overview Overview Insulin can … package information that tells the best way to store your insulin. You can keep open bottles with you if you keep … or above 30°C (86°F) . Never leave insulin in the sun or in your hot car, because sunlight and heat reduce the strength …
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… Birth Control Hormones: The Shot On this page: Overview Overview The shot is used to prevent pregnancy. You get the shot in your upper arm or rear end (buttocks). The shot gives you a … need another shot. The shot may cause bone loss. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits. How well does it …
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… Caregiving: Using a Bedpan or Urinal On this page: Getting Started Getting Started How … while you help with wiping or getting dressed. Wash and dry your hands well, and put on gloves. If you can, place a bed … Or if you have a helper, help the person lift the hips as your helper slides the bedpan under the person's buttocks. …
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… Overview It is natural for you to focus extra attention on your physical health when pregnant. It is equally important that you take care of your emotional health. Being pregnant can bring up many new … before. Learn more about emotional health supports on this page. Support and wellbeing during pregnancy It’s important …
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… topics are here to help. Allergy shots for asthma Assessing your asthma knowledge Asthma action plan: Red zone Asthma … Asthma Asthma: Controlling cockroaches Asthma: Educating yourself and your child Asthma: Identifying your triggers Asthma: …
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… Heart Failure: Symptom Record On this page: Overview Overview Use this form to describe the severity of your heart failure symptoms and whether they get worse. … that develop. Take this form with you when you visit your doctor. Symptoms Describe severity of symptoms and when …
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… After Childbirth: Urination and Bowel Problems On this page: Overview Overview It may be … urinate more than usual for days or weeks after delivery. Your body is getting rid of the extra fluid from pregnancy. … fluid. If you had an incision ( episiotomy ) or a tear in your vagina during childbirth, your bowel movements may be …
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… Borderline Personality Disorder On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … problems are severe, repeat over a long time, and disrupt your life. The most common symptoms include: Intense … with anger, such as violent temper tantrums. Hurting yourself, such as cutting or burning yourself. Suicide …
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… Endometrial Ablation On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … of the uterus before the procedure. For the procedure, your doctor may give you medicine to help you relax. You may also get medicine to help with pain. First, your doctor places a tool called a speculum into your …
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… Frozen Shoulder On this page: … is stiffness, pain, and limited range of movement in your shoulder . The tissues around the joint stiffen, scar … often in people with chronic diseases. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor may suspect frozen shoulder if a physical …
