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… types of organ transplants (such as cornea, pancreas) or bone marrow transplant. It may also be used for other … types of organ transplants (such as cornea, pancreas) or bone marrow transplant. It may also be used for other …
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… It can seem like a long time. Resist the urge to peek after a few minutes to see if your nose has stopped … bleeding. Check to see if your nose is still bleeding after 5 minutes. If it is, hold it for 10 more minutes. Most nosebleeds will stop after 10 to 20 minutes of direct pressure. Put a thin layer …
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… counselling, or both. Ask your doctor when you can drive after having an ECT treatment. What To Expect Because of the … As with medicine, there can be side effects from ECT. After you wake up, you may have some confusion, nausea, a … within several weeks. Ask your doctor when you can drive after having an ECT treatment. It's possible to have …
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… No Symptoms of serious head injury Did a seizure occur after the head injury? Yes Seizure after head injury No Seizure after head injury Did the seizure occur within the past 2 …
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… needed Simple to perform No restriction of activity after surgery Margin around cancer may not be free of cancer … needed Simple to perform No restriction of activity after surgery Margin around cancer may not be free of cancer … around cancer (margin) must be removed Activity restriction after surgery if skin graft or flap is needed Mohs …
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… toxoplasmosis include: Touching your hands to your mouth after cleaning a cat's litter box or after touching anything that has come into contact with cat … unpasteurized milk Touching your hands to your mouth after working in gardens or playing in sandboxes that …
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… for breastfeeding is established in the first few weeks after delivery. Planning ahead for breastfeeding can help … see whether they have breast pumps available for you to use after your baby is born. And think about what type of breast … diaper changes, and other duties for the first few weeks after your baby is born. Getting help can let you focus on …
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… you'd like, you might choose to have breast reconstruction after a mastectomy. Reconstruction can be done during the … may be done later as a separate procedure. What to expect After your surgery, you will be taken to a recovery room. A … you can remove the bandage and take a shower on the day after the surgery. Most people go home within 24 hours after
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… asthma is an asthma attack that happens during or after exercise. It's also called exercise-induced … exercise period. But some people get worse 5 to 10 minutes after exercise stops. Breathing usually gets better within 20 to 30 minutes after you stop the exercise. If you notice the symptoms of …
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… older than 3 months. It usually starts about 3 to 6 weeks after birth. If your baby was born early (premature), … the symptoms? A baby with pyloric stenosis may: Vomit soon after a feeding. Have a full, swollen upper belly after a feeding. Act fussy and hungry a lot of the time. …