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… done in the dentist's or oral surgeon's office. The dentist first numbs (freezes) the area around the tooth. You may … liquid in your mouth. And don't use a straw for the first few days. These actions can loosen the blood clot and … done in the dentist's or oral surgeon's office. The dentist first numbs (freezes) the area around the tooth. You may …
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… part of your low back, in the area of the last thoracic and first, second, and third lumbar vertebrae (T12, L1, L2, L3 … of possible pressure on a nerve root at the level of the first sacral vertebra (S1 region). Sensory testing Testing … part of your low back, in the area of the last thoracic and first, second, and third lumbar vertebrae (T12, L1, L2, L3 …
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… about 1 to 4 days, average of 2 days, after a person is first exposed to the influenza virus. Fever and other … not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more …
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… a disease caused by a type of coronavirus. This illness was first found in 2019 and has since spread worldwide … reduce your risk of serious illness need to be taken in the first few days after you get sick. You may be able to get … a disease caused by a type of coronavirus. This illness was first found in 2019 and has since spread worldwide …
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… medicine. Pain medicine works best if you use it when you first notice pain, before it becomes bad. You are the only … Your pain medicine will work best if you use it when you first notice pain, before it becomes bad. Be ready for … medicine. Pain medicine works best if you use it when you first notice pain, before it becomes bad. You are the only …
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… Talk with someone in the group before attending for the first time. Usually work best if all members participate. It … important to talk in the group, especially if it is your first time. Listening (and offering silent encouragement by … Talk with someone in the group before attending for the first time. Usually work best if all members participate. It …
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… cast or splint and sometimes having surgery. Even if the first X-rays or other imaging tests do not show a fracture, … if it is not clear whether your bone is broken. For the first few days, your doctor may tell you to keep your wrist … cast or splint and sometimes having surgery. Even if the first X-rays or other imaging tests do not show a fracture, …
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… when they quit smoking. Most people gain some weight at first after they quit, but many lose this weight over time. … probably have a harder time quitting. So deal with quitting first. Then deal with weight gain later. While you are … when they quit smoking. Most people gain some weight at first after they quit, but many lose this weight over time. …
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… Start by filling two basins with warm water. Use the first basin for soaping up a face cloth and wringing it out. … warm water. Using a new face cloth, clean the genital area first and then the anal area. Remove gloves if you are … Start by filling two basins with warm water. Use the first basin for soaping up a face cloth and wringing it out. …
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… as two numbers, such as 20/20 (6/6) or 20/100 (6/30). The first number is the distance you stand from the chart, … this distance. When the second number is smaller than the first number, the person's vision is better than normal. For … from 10 ft (3 m). When the second number is larger than the first number, the person's distance vision is worse than …