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… it a few days before the rash starts until 5 to 7 days after the rash first appears. But you can spread the virus … a rash. Symptoms may not start until about 14 to 21 days after you've been near someone who has the infection. Some … rubella, don't go to work, school, or daycare for 7 days after the rash first appears. If you're exposed to the …
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… period. But most test kits are more accurate about a week after a missed period. Why It Is Done A home pregnancy test … the expiration date on the package. Do not use a test kit after its expiration date—the chemicals in the kit may not work correctly after that date. Read the instructions that come with your …
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… the digestive tract . Sometimes a test for gastrin is done after eating a high-protein diet or after receiving an injection of the digestive hormone … have passed. And then another sample is taken at 30 minutes after the secretin injection. How It Feels When a blood …
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… up in the canal or in the abdomen. For at least 2 weeks after surgery, your child should avoid games, sports, rough … do a follow-up examination usually within 2 to 3 months after surgery. Why It Is Done The surgery (orchiopexy) is … The testicle(s) moving out of the scrotum again (reascend) after surgery and needing more treatment. This is rare. …
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… (Your doctor will tell you which shots you will need.) After that, 1 booster shot every 10 years will protect you. … need a tetanus shot? To decide if you need a tetanus shot after a wound, first decide if the object that caused the … minutes, 3 or 4 times a day for the first 24 to 48 hours. After 48 hours, heat may feel better. …
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… a constant cold with nasal congestion. This will go away after birth. Other women report that their nausea lessens, … and already having stretch marks on your breasts or thighs After birth, stretch marks will gradually change from red or … tan on the face, will occur in some women and disappear after the baby is born The dark line from the belly button …
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… part of your warm-up before the activity and your cool-down after the activity. Stretching can help you keep and improve … stiffness in your joints. It may also reduce soreness after exercising and reduce the risk of injury. Practice … and increases the risk for an ACL injury. When landing after jumping: Land with the knees bent. As the knees bend …
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… the thumb side of your wrist area. Most people feel better after just one shot, but you might need another shot after 4 to 6 weeks if your wrist and thumb still hurt. No … shots are used. If your wrist and thumb do not feel better after trying home treatment and getting 3 shots, your doctor …
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… has a specific set of responsibilities before, during, and after the surgery. CABG surgery is a complex operation. It … and closing your chest and sewing (suturing) your incision after surgery. He or she is also the person who will most … sure that you get enough medicine to control your pain after your surgery. In the hours that follow surgery, a …
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… It's common to have hot flashes at some point before or after menopause . Hot flashes happen when estrogen levels … in your body. Hot flashes usually get better or go away after the first or second year after menopause. At that point, estrogen levels usually stay …
