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… bleeding. Prop up your head with pillows. Diet Eat soft foods, such as gelatin, pudding, or a thin soup. Gradually add solid foods to your diet as you heal. Do not use a straw for the … forms at the surgery site. If this happens, it can delay healing. Medicines Your doctor will tell you if and when you …
Medications
… if you have used hydrocortisone for a long time or in high doses. Tell your doctor or pharmacist right away if you … swings, agitation) muscle weakness/pain thinning skin slow wound healing menstrual period changes bone pain seizures symptoms …
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… of the urethra. To prevent the temperature from getting too high outside the prostate, a temperature sensor is inserted … the temperature goes back down. The temperature becomes high enough inside the prostate to kill some of the tissue. … of the urethra. To prevent the temperature from getting too high outside the prostate, a temperature sensor is inserted …
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… need follow-up visits with the doctor to check that the wound is healing. Surgery fixes a hernia that is not closing on its … need follow-up visits with the doctor to check that the wound is healing. Your child will need follow-up visits with …
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… who are naturally curious and like to explore, are at high risk of burns and scalds. The most common cause of … risk factors: Age: Younger children (0-4 years) are at higher risk than older children (5+ years) Gender: Burns and … back elements whenever possible Place young children in a highchair or play pen while you are cooking Teach older …
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… temperature? Yes Temperature taken No Temperature taken How high is the fever? The answer may depend on how you took the … to worry about. But be sure to watch for other symptoms. High: 40°C (104°F) or higher, oral High fever: 40°C (104°F) … When you feel better, start to eat clear soups, mild foods, and liquids until all symptoms are gone for 12 to 48 …
Medical tests
… A renin assay blood test is done to find the cause of high blood pressure (hypertension) . Renin is an enzyme made … aldosterone test. In some people, it may be normal to have high blood levels of both renin and aldosterone. If renin … licorice for 2 weeks before the test. Do not eat or drink foods that contain caffeine the day before the test. Natural …
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… amount of alcohol use comes with risks. The risks are even higher for young people. Alcohol is a leading cause of death … make the effects of alcohol more intense. It’s best to eat foods high in proteins and fats so that the effects of alcohol are more …
Medications
… if you have taken this drug for a long time or in high doses. (See also How to Use section.) Uses This … as coldness, numbness, pain, or skin color changes) unusual wounds on the fingers or toes fast/pounding/irregular … to control vision changes (such as blurred vision) slow healing sores/ulcers on the tips of fingers/toes Get medical …
Medications
… if you have taken this drug for a long time or in high doses. (See also How to Use section.) Uses This … as coldness, numbness, pain, or skin color changes) unusual wounds on the fingers or toes fast/pounding/irregular … to control vision changes (such as blurred vision) slow healing sores/ulcers on the tips of fingers/toes Get medical …
