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… are no guarantees that a bunion surgery will fully relieve your pain. A regional anesthetic that affects only the foot … keep the stitches dry. Stitches are removed after 7 to 21 days. If your doctor used pins that stick out of the foot to … keep the stitches dry. Stitches are removed after 7 to 21 days. If your doctor used pins that stick out of the foot to …
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… there is a chance that one or more larvae will burrow under your skin. Since the larvae cannot survive in humans they … plants Use a pier or dock to enter the water to help reduce your risk of exposure, as there may be more larvae near the … 12 hours after infection. The reaction may last from 2 to 5 days and symptoms can last as long as 2 weeks. Repeat …
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… gently encourage someone who uses tobacco to quit. Think of your comments as only one event that may move that person … care. Give the person credit for whatever length of time (days, weeks, or months) they didn't use tobacco. See what … care. Give the person credit for whatever length of time (days, weeks, or months) they didn't use tobacco. See what …
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… drainage from the middle ear. The fluid buildup can lower your or your child's ability to hear. And the warm, moist … children go home within 1 to 2 hours after the surgery. Your child will probably be able to go back to school or …
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… is the only known genetic (inherited) factor that increases your risk of developing COPD. What puts you at risk for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency? Your doctor may suspect you have an AAT deficiency if you: … smoking history of less that 20 pack years. (To figure out your pack years, multiply how many packs a day on average …
Medical tests
… another test is done to confirm a syphilis infection. Your doctor may choose from many tests to screen for and … a week. Results Results are usually available in 7 to 10 days. Syphilis tests Normal: Normal results are called … a week. Results Results are usually available in 7 to 10 days. Syphilis tests Normal: Normal results are called …
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… allergies is a series of allergy shots given to reduce your sensitivity to allergens that cause an allergic … immunotherapy . Several shots are given over a period of days to weeks. This type of treatment can provide faster … immunotherapy . Several shots are given over a period of days to weeks. This type of treatment can provide faster …
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… may stay in the hospital overnight. And in some cases, your doctor may recommend that you stay in the hospital. … in the eye. You will probably have a checkup with your eye specialist the day after surgery. Any activity that … from the eye. These problems can increase the pressure in your eye even more and increase the risk of infection. …
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… should have inguinal hernia repair surgery. For example, is your hernia is incarcerated or strangulated ? And do you … that a hernia needs more than one repair also depends on your age and overall health. Laparoscopic surgery has the … sperm from the testicles to the penis. This could affect your ability to father children. Fluid (seromas) or blood …
Healthy eating
… than this. To decrease the risk of chronic disease, limit your intake to below 2300mg. Planning ahead can help you decrease the amount of sodium in your diet. Use the information in this handout to make lower … smoked salt, and Himalayan salt are high in sodium. Flavour your foods without adding salt: Add extra amounts of garlic, …
