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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … milk. Consult your health care professional before breast-feeding. Drug Interactions Drug interactions may change how … milk. Consult your health care professional before breast-feeding. Drug Interactions Drug interactions may change how …
Medical tests
… a dye called contrast material is injected into a vein in your arm. A series of X-ray pictures is then taken at timed … to make sure that your bowels are empty. If you are breastfeeding, you may want to pump enough breast milk before the test to get through 1 to 2 days of feeding. The contrast material used in this test can get …
Health topics
… It can provide a safe and structured environment for you or your loved one. Long-term care: Provides a range of services … care. Nursing care may include getting shots, using a feeding tube, and changing dressings. Home health aides may … care. Nursing care may include getting shots, using a feeding tube, and changing dressings. Home health aides may …
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… for food items such as vegetables, meats and seafood. Your pressure canner should come with complete instructions. … recommended testing and frequency procedures, to make sure your canner is being operated safely and correctly Check … it in the garbage. Do not feed the questionable food to your pets or any other animals. After throwing it away, wash …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … milk production and may harm a nursing infant. Breast-feeding is not recommended while using this product. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Drug Interactions Drug interactions may change how …
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… need to take care of the incision as it heals. Caring for your incision may help lower the risk of problems like infection. Your doctor may have used stitches, staples, skin glue, or … to keep the area clean, change the bandage according to your doctor's instructions, and watch for signs of …
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… staying awake or alert when you are supposed to work your shift. You may not be able to sleep during the day, and … do get. Shift work sleep disorder involves a problem with your body's 24-hour internal clock, or circadian rhythm. Light is a cue to be awake, while dark tells your body to sleep. When you work at night and sleep during …
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… dangers are those you can't see. You can be injured if your body isn't able to adjust to the increasing and … diving: Barotrauma. Tissues near the air-filled spaces of your body—such as your ears, sinuses, dental roots, and lungs—can be damaged …
Medical tests
… hours before the test. Because this is a test involving your heart, you may have to stay overnight in the hospital … help you relax. You will get a shot of anesthetic to numb your skin and deeper tissues. Then a long, thin needle will be carefully inserted just below your breastbone. (In some cases, the needle is inserted …
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… from person to person (TB disease in the lungs or throat), your health care provider may ask you to stay in home … . What does home isolation mean? Remain in your home and avoid contact with others Take your medicines as directed, eat healthy foods and get plenty …