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Medications
… of side effects. Take this medication with a full glass of water (8 ounces/240 milliliters) unless directed otherwise. If stomach upset occurs, taking it with food or milk may help. However, doxycycline may not work as well if you take it with food or milk (or anything high in calcium - more details …
Medical tests
… is still in the bladder. The bladder may be filled with water through the catheter until you have the first urge to urinate. The amount of water in the bladder is measured at this point. Then more water may be added while you resist urinating until you no …
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… of ice and cold packs Ice towel. Wet a towel with cold water and squeeze it until it is just damp. Fold the towel, … a plastic bag or ice pack you buy at the store. Add enough water to barely cover the ice. Squeeze the air out of the … minutes, and mould well to your body. Mix 720 mL (3 cups) water and 240 mL (1 cup) rubbing alcohol in a freezer bag. …
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… The parasites can get under your skin when you swim in freshwater (such as lakes and ponds) and sometimes salt water. But you can't get swimmer's itch from swimming pools … snails. The snails in turn release the larvae into the water, where the larvae look for a host. If they come in …
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… deeper into the skin. Gently wash the area with soap and water twice a day. Dry it well. Put warm, wet cloths on the … and drain, but it may take 5 to 7 days. A warm compress or waterproof heating pad placed over a damp towel may also … let it drain. Keep cleaning it twice a day with soap and water. To help keep the infection from spreading, do not …
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… with cotton liners. This will protect your hands from water or chemicals. Apply moisturizing lotion directly to … glove or sock. Apply nail polish to slow the evaporation of water from your nail. Do not remove and reapply it more than … with cotton liners. This will protect your hands from water or chemicals. Apply moisturizing lotion directly to …
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… now First, find out what signals you are following. Keep a food journal for 2 weeks, or longer if you need to. Write … and where you were afterwards. When you look back at your food journal, you may see some eating patterns. For example, … less hungry than usual, make a conscious effort to eat less food than usual. Stop eating when you reach 5 or 6 on the …
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… dysphagia, after a stroke. You may not be able to feel food on one or both sides of your mouth. You may also have … difficult and increase your risk of choking or breathing in food or liquids (aspiration). Other things that may … for at least 30 minutes after meals and snacks. Follow any food or fluid consistencies prescribed by your therapist. …
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… in how you eat—including smaller portions and different foods. Regular exercise is also important for losing weight … surgery makes the stomach smaller. It limits the amount of food the stomach can hold. Malabsorptive: This surgery changes the path of the intestine. Food goes around (or bypasses) part of the intestine. Since …
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… more often. What causes it? Normally when you swallow food, it travels down the esophagus. A valve opens to let the food pass into the stomach, and then the valve closes. With … medicines. Eat several small meals a day. Avoid foods that make your GERD worse, like chocolate, mint, and …
