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… Cataracts: Eye Care After Surgery On this page: Overview Related Information Overview The day after surgery to remove a cataract , you will most likely be allowed to return to your normal activities. But you need to … by leaning your head back. Do not swim for about 3 weeks. Related Information Cataracts Current as of: October …
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… Caring for a Baby's Nails On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Babies' nails can be different … General guidelines for nail care include the following: Use a small clipper or scissor with a rounded … Cut the toenails straight across to prevent ingrown nails. Related Information Growth and Development, Newborn Nail …
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… Mild, Moderate, or Severe Diarrhea On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Diarrhea is described as an … disease , a malabsorption syndrome , or colorectal cancer . Related Information Diarrhea, Age 12 and Older … disease , a malabsorption syndrome , or colorectal cancer . Related Information Diarrhea, Age 12 and Older …
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… Testing How Well a Person Functions On this page: Overview Related Information Overview A health professional may … one of several possible causes of functional impairment. Related Information Alzheimer's Disease Current as … one of several possible causes of functional impairment. Related Information Alzheimer's Disease Current as …
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… Suicide Threats: What to Do On this page: Overview Related Information Overview If the person has a plan to … their feeling of being out of control of their life. Related Information Suicidal Thoughts or Threats … their feeling of being out of control of their life. Related Information Suicidal Thoughts or Threats …
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… Sponge Bath for a Child's Fever On this page: Overview Related Information Overview If your child's fever is over … child is uncomfortable, you might try a sponge bath. Follow these steps to give a sponge bath. Use lukewarm water [ … after the bath, there is no need to give another one. Related Information Fever or Chills, Age 11 and Younger …
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… Tick Bites: Flu-Like Symptoms On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Many of the diseases ticks pass … cause of your flu-like symptoms and recommend treatment. Related Information Tick Bites Current as of: … cause of your flu-like symptoms and recommend treatment. Related Information Tick Bites Current as of: …
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… Leg Cramps During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Leg cramps are common during … and requires medical treatment. DVT may cause your calf or thigh to ache or feel tender when you touch or squeeze it or … leg swelling), contact your doctor or midwife right away. Related Information Pregnancy Current as of: …
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… Shoulder and Neck Massage On this page: Overview Related Information Overview A shoulder and neck massage can … the process by massaging back to either side of the neck. Related Information Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder … the process by massaging back to either side of the neck. Related Information Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder …
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… Prostate Cancer Screening On this page: Overview Related Information Overview The … cancer screening at about age 50. footnote 1 Men with higher risk may wish to discuss the need for screening at a … that a gene change, such as BRCA, runs in his family. Related Information Health Screening: Finding Health …