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… prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may … risks and benefits with your doctor. This drug passes into breast milk in very small amounts. However, many doctors consider breastfeeding safe while using this medication. Consult your …
Medications
… prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may … risks and benefits with your doctor. This drug passes into breast milk in small amounts. However, many doctors consider breastfeeding safe while using this medication. Consult your …
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… Exams and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Surgery What is … material. Fat. It can be released into the bloodstream after some types of bone fractures, surgery, trauma, or … and walk around every hour or so, or flex your feet often. After an illness or surgery, try to get up and out of bed …
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… as soon as possible. Reporting the incident immediately after a sexual assault can help to ensure that as much … infections (STIs) Do not donate blood, plasma, organs, breast milk, tissue, or sperm Do not share toothbrushes, … as needles and syringes, straws and pipes Women who are breastfeeding and have been exposed to blood or body fluids …
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… Cryosurgery for Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer On this page: Surgery … with liquid nitrogen usually heals in 3 to 6 weeks. After the procedure, keep the wound clean and dry. A scab … there is a small chance that the skin cancer will return after treatment. One study that followed people for 5 years …
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… Arthroscopy for Rheumatoid Arthritis On this page: Surgery Overview How It Is Done What To Expect Why It Is … usually does not require an overnight stay in the hospital. After the procedure, the joint should be used as little as … usually does not require an overnight stay in the hospital. After the procedure, the joint should be used as little as …
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… Meniscus Repair On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It … Your doctor will probably put a brace on your knee right after surgery. It may keep your knee completely straight, or … Your doctor will probably put a brace on your knee right after surgery. It may keep your knee completely straight, or …
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… to Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Surgery What … in the outer edge of the meniscus. The repair is done soon after the injury. Learn more Meniscus Tear: Rehabilitation … in the outer edge of the meniscus. The repair is done soon after the injury. Meniscal repair may prevent degenerative …
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… Vacuum Aspiration On this page: Surgery Overview What to Expect Why It Is Done How Well It … size. You may have cramping for up to a few weeks. After the procedure: If your doctor prescribed medicines, … you to have vaginal sex. You can get pregnant in the weeks after an abortion. If you don't want to get pregnant, talk …
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… and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Surgery What is carpal … by themselves when: Fluid buildup decreases, such as after pregnancy. You change or stop the activity that has … or hand that keeps coming back or that has not gone away after 2 weeks of home treatment. Have gradually developed …