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… feel less alone during recovery. Living through the last weeks or months of progressive heart failure can be a very … work, it may not be possible to care for your loved one at home. Some people with heart failure require more care than … feel less alone during recovery. Living through the last weeks or months of progressive heart failure can be a very …
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… for a while—until arthritis turned his enjoyment into pain. First signs of pain Steve first thought something might be wrong when he couldn't make … people try to relieve the pain with medicine and exercise first, especially if their pain isn't really bad, because it …
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… epidural steroid shots. Try medicines, physiotherapy, and home treatment instead. Key points to remember Epidural … steroid shots? If you've had back pain for more than 6 weeks and your pain is very bad, your doctor might recommend … could help my back pain. I think I'll try those things first. Carlos, age 42 I work in a retail store, and I'm on …
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… medical conditions Pregnant people Health care workers First responders (police, firefighters, ambulance … of the vaccine when the time between doses was less than 8 weeks In males 12-29 years of age With a higher dose of the … disease. For some people, symptoms of COVID-19 can last for weeks or longer. The long-term effects of COVID-19 on a …
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… is the carefully planned and selective removal of baby ( primary ) teeth to create room for incoming permanent … room for the permanent incisors. After 2 years, when the first premolars and permanent canines are ready to erupt, … if needed. Often the orthodontist chooses to remove the first premolars. Malocclusion and …
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… may be applied more frequently. To apply, wash hands first. Clean the area as directed by your doctor. Cleaning … has directed you to use an antibiotic powder, apply it first before applying this medication. Use a wooden spatula … Information last revised October 2022. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc. Selected from data included with …
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… in several days. EYE: To apply eye drops, wash your hands first. To avoid contamination, do not touch the dropper tip … other medications. EAR: To apply ear drops, wash your hands first. To avoid contamination, do not touch the dropper tip … Information last revised December 2022. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc. Selected from data included with …
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… cells, white cells, and platelets), especially during the first few months of treatment. Tell your doctor right away … This medication is not recommended for use during the first 3 months of pregnancy. Your doctor may direct you to … Information last revised November 2022. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc. Selected from data included with …
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… a concern. An ongoing fever that does not get better with home treatment, such as taking acetaminophen , or that does … without an obvious cause comes back more than once in 3 weeks. A fever with an increase in vaginal discharge or a … without an obvious cause comes back more than once in 3 weeks. A fever with an increase in vaginal discharge or a …
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… cause heavy sweating as a side effect. What can you do at home? It can be upsetting to have sweat drip from your face … cause heavy sweating as a side effect. What can you do at home? It can be upsetting to have sweat drip from your face …
