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… Colostomy On this page: Surgery Overview How It Is Done What To Expect Why It Is Done Risks Surgery Overview A colostomy is surgery that makes an opening in the … choose to tell them. An ostomy nurse can help you learn to care for your colostomy. Most people go home 4 to 7 days …
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… Using Tape to Remove Warts On this page: Overview Overview Tape occlusion is a low-cost method of wart removal … safe. But if your skin is very thin or fragile, be very careful when removing the tape. If you're not sure whether a …
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… Hospital Policies and Breastfeeding On this page: Overview Overview It's important to have support from the doctors, nurses, and hospital staff who care for you and your baby. Before it's time for you to give …
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… Young Child's Natural (Uncircumcised) Penis On this page: Overview Overview Until the foreskin can be pulled back, wash only … back, do so gently. Only pull it as far as it will go. Carefully wash the whole area with warm water. After …
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… Sun Protection to Prevent Sunburn On this page: Overview Overview Limit the amount of time you spend in the sun … are out in the sun during these hours, make sure to take care to protect yourself and your family. Physical …
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… Birth Control: How to Use the Patch On this page: Overview Overview Talk to your doctor about what day to start using … period that week. When you remove a patch, dispose of it carefully. Because of environmental concerns about hormones …
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… Calluses and Corns: Using Pumice Stones On this page: Overview Overview A pumice stone can be used to remove the dead skin … pressure for 2 to 3 minutes. This will remove dead skin. Be careful when using a pumice stone. If you take off too much …
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… Asthma: Overuse of Quick-Relief Medicines On this page: Overview Overview Quick-relief beta2-agonists quickly reduce … attack ( status asthmaticus ). Overuse: May delay medical care. May increase your chances of having a severe asthma …
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… Postpartum Bleeding On this page: Overview Overview After delivery, you will have a bloody discharge … is too much? Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if: You have signs of hemorrhage (too much bleeding), …
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… Child Safety: Washing Toys to Prevent Germs On this page: Overview Overview Washing and disinfecting toys and surfaces helps reduce the spread of germs, especially in child care settings or other areas where many children are …
