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… scarring and to promote healing. You may be able to do this yourself for minor wounds. You'll have to stop any bleeding, … through the cloth, apply another one without lifting the first. If there is an object in the wound, apply pressure … edges of the wound together, if needed. You can make one at home or buy them already made. Always put the butterfly …
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… may stay in the hospital overnight. And in some cases, your doctor may recommend that you stay in the hospital … other times during the weeks after surgery, depending on your recovery. It is very important to keep these … in the primary tube versus trabeculectomy study after 3 years of follow-up. Ophthalmology , 127(3): 333–345. DOI: …
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… surgery, you may need 4 to 6 weeks to get back to work or your normal routine. If the laparoscopic method is used, you … when: Treatment with medicines does not completely relieve your symptoms, and the remaining symptoms are proved to be … Citations Lundell L, et al. (2007). Seven-year follow-up of a randomized clinical trial comparing …
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… fainted or who often feel light-headed. The results help your doctor know the cause of your fainting or feeling light-headed. The test uses a … before the test. You may need to have someone drive you home after the test. Tell your doctor ALL the medicines and …
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… to an office or spend time in a waiting room. You can use your own device in your own home, which may help you feel more comfortable. Some people …
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… who is somewhere else. Or you may be able to connect from your home. The doctor or nurse can ask you questions. They may be able to check your blood pressure, pulse, and other body functions through …
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… cooked dried beans, and eggs. You have trouble shopping for yourself. Find a grocery store that offers online ordering or home delivery service. Ask a family member or neighbour to … Check for community programs that deliver meals to your home, such as Meals on Wheels. Ask a friend or family …
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… This makes the vein larger than normal. To fix the problem, your doctor ties off the end of the vein so the blood will … better during the surgery. The doctor makes small cuts in your groin. These cuts are called incisions. Or your doctor … also can be done through a vein in the leg. Most men go home a few hours after the surgery. You will probably be …
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… Do not try cooking frozen or partially frozen meat Wash your hands thoroughly before preparing food, after handling … as a sauce on cooked meat unless the marinade is boiled first Serve cooked meats right away or keep them hot. They … File #03 Pasteurized and raw milk HealthLinkBC File #22 Home canning - How to avoid botulism HealthLinkBC File #59a …
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… Overview Brightly coloured changes in the colour of your tongue may be caused by eating or drinking something that may have stained your tongue, such as soft drinks or candy. The bright … source of the irritation may clear up the tongue problem. Home treatment may be all that is needed. Other common …