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… Overview What are your responsibilities during your recovery from bypass surgery? You have several … to keep all of your medical information together and handy during your recovery, including: Self-care instructions. … for the incision (sternotomy) made to open your chest during CABG surgery. Because it is so important that this …
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… These side effects usually go away 2 or 3 days later. During the donation Donations are done in a blood centre or … takes from 4 to 5 hours. You won't be able to move around during that time. It's not unusual to feel light-headed, … numbness around your lips, or have cramping in your hands during the donation. The donation may need to be repeated …
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… completely (urinary retention). Urinary retention is common, especially right after a stroke, but it usually … Test a urine sample to see if you have an infection (common with urinary retention problems). Constipation Stroke … and Older Stroke Stroke Rehabilitation Urinary Problems and Injuries, Age 12 and Older Current as of: December …
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… infection the illness is called cryptosporidiosis. The most common symptom associated with Cryptosporidium infection is … food or drinks prepared with untreated water, especially during international travel Use safe sex practices and avoid contact with feces during sexual activity Always take a cleansing shower before …
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… may help make the person less restless. Check for other illnesses. Other illness, such as urinary tract infection, … may help make the person less restless. Check for other illnesses. Other illness, such as urinary tract infection, …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Swimming injuries, drownings and deaths are preventable by following … pool walls or rocks, you could drown. Do not drink alcohol Injuries involving alcohol are a common problem around water bodies, including include …
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… On this page: Overview Overview During a hospital stay, you may have a higher-than-normal … it with you. Or you can ask the hospital to provide one during your stay. Ask for help. Tell your doctor or nurse if … Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview During a hospital stay, you may have a higher-than-normal …
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… cells are growing in the vagina. These infections are very common. They may bother you a lot, but they usually aren't … antibiotics. Having a higher estrogen level. This may occur during pregnancy or with hormone therapy use during … Information Bacterial Vaginosis Female Genital Problems and Injuries Trichomoniasis Vaginal Wet Mount Current as …