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… pain relievers as needed. Sit on a soft cushion to relieve pressure on your bottom. Do pelvis strengthening exercises … discharge from the your vagina for about two to six weeks. During the first two to three days, flow is dark red with … becomes brownish to pinkish in colour, similar to bleeding during the latter part of a menstrual period. After the 10th …
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… Your child may bite on fingers or toys to help relieve the pressure in the gums. He or she may refuse to eat and drink … because of mouth soreness. Children sometimes drool more during this time. The drool may cause a rash on the chin, … in your child's temperature. But if the temperature is higher than 38°C (100.4°F), look for symptoms that may be …
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… a good breastfeeding routine. Minor problems may occur during breastfeeding. But with proper planning, knowledge, … and know where to get help and support. Make plans during pregnancy Plan ahead for breastfeeding while you are … soon after you deliver. A baby is typically very alert during the first couple of hours after birth. This is the …
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… home and then back to the surgeon's office the next day. During this second visit, the surgeon will check your eye … is better at treating lower levels of farsightedness than higher levels. Risks The risk of complications from LASIK … may include: Infection of the cornea (keratitis). Elevated pressure inside the eye (intraocular pressure) leading to …
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… Examples include: Antacids. Antidepressants. Some blood pressure medicines. Cold medicines (antihistamines). Calcium … Examples include: Antacids. Antidepressants. Some blood pressure medicines. Cold medicines (antihistamines). …
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… a baby at birth if their mother has hepatitis B, or is at high risk of hepatitis B infection. A baby who has a … vaccine . Babies immunized at birth need to have a blood test 4 weeks after their last dose of hepatitis B … with infected blood and some body fluids - for example during childbirth. Hepatitis B is also spread by sharing …
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… (G6PD) deficiency because it can severely damage your red blood cells leading to anemia (hemolysis). If you are of African or Mediterranean descent, you may be at higher risk for G6PD deficiency and you should be tested to … old may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when …
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… number of days in your cycle. You may have no discomfort during your menstrual cycles. Or you may have mild to severe … period can last about 4 to 6 days. Most of your menstrual blood loss happens during the first 3 days. This is also … knees up toward your chest. This will help relieve back pressure. Exercise. This improves blood flow, produces …
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… slightly lower than your hips. If your chair or desk is too high, use a foot rest to raise your knees. When driving your … A kneeling chair helps tilt your hips forward, taking pressure off of the lower back. Sitting on an exercise ball … slightly lower than your hips. If your chair or desk is too high, use a foot rest to raise your knees. When driving your …
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… shrinks or destroys a fibroid by cutting off its blood supply. Embolization doesn't always cure fibroids. You … has an unknown effect on fertility. And there may be a higher risk for pregnancy problems after embolization. … fibroid bleeding. Ongoing low back pain or a feeling of pressure in the lower belly. Trouble getting pregnant. …
