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… with a fine-toothed comb. You must check the entire head After each stroke, wipe the comb on a paper towel and check … lice, check all family members. What are safe options for treating head lice? There are many different products and ways … than 4 years of age. What options are not recommended for treating head lice? Some methods and products should not be …
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… your period and if you are breastfeeding consistently. After 6 months, you should use an additional form of birth … Emergency contraception helps prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or a failed contraceptive. Learn more: … birth control Find out what happens to your fertility after you stop using birth control: Getting pregnant after …
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… It can seem like a long time. Resist the urge to peek after a few minutes to see if your nose has stopped … bleeding. Check to see if your nose is still bleeding after 5 minutes. If it is, hold it for 10 more minutes. Most nosebleeds will stop after 10 to 20 minutes of direct pressure. Put a thin layer …
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… The causes of labyrinthitis are not clear. It can happen after a viral infection or, more rarely, after an infection caused by bacteria. The trigger may be an … such as influenza (flu) or a cold. Less often, it may start after a middle ear infection. The infection inflames the …
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… (HCUs), however, the chances of getting this infection after heart surgery, heart transplant or lung transplant … risk of infection and symptoms may show 3 months to 5 years after surgery. What are the symptoms of an infection caused … . Symptoms of an infection could appear from several months after or even up to 5 years after heart surgery, heart …
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… who use insulin are at risk for low blood sugar during and after exercise. Good planning means checking blood sugar before, during, and after exercise. Keep a record of how exercise affects your … Check your child's blood sugar level before, during, and after exercise. Make sure that blood sugar is in the child's …
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… to remember Most people will be cured of hyperthyroidism after one dose of radioactive iodine . The radioactivity in … use radioactive iodine. You can use radioactive iodine after you have been treated with antithyroid medicine. … medicine for the rest of your life. Most people are cured after one dose. Side effects include an inflamed thyroid …
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… doctor or pharmacist. Being adequately hydrated before and after receiving this medication may help reduce your risk of … breath/rapid breathing, chest/jaw/left arm pain, unusual sweating, sudden dizziness/fainting, pain/swelling/warmth in … breath/rapid breathing, chest/jaw/left arm pain, unusual sweating, sudden dizziness/fainting, pain/swelling/warmth in …
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… your ankle. Most sprains happen when you twist your ankle . Afterward, the ankle usually becomes swollen and painful. … sprains can develop long-term joint pain and weakness. Treating a sprained ankle can help prevent ongoing ankle … sprains can develop long-term joint pain and weakness. Treating a sprained ankle can help prevent ongoing ankle …
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… treat atrial fibrillation. If atrial fibrillation returns after this procedure, you may try cardioversion again or you … will put patches on your chest or on your chest and back. After you are sedated enough, the patches deliver a brief … take rhythm-control medicines (antiarrhythmics) before and after cardioversion. This can make it more likely that your …
