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… body, too. You will experience many physical changes following the birth of your baby and if you have any concerns, … during the first few days. This is often called after pains. Cramps may be more painful if you have given birth … for pain. Call your health care provider if: Your flow gets heavier rather than lighter. Your flow has a foul …
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… medicines for itching. Carefully read and follow all label directions on the medicine bottle or box. Try … ask your doctor if you can take an antihistamine that might reduce itching and make you sleepy, such as diphenhydramine … (Benadryl). Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the label. Take breaks. Take several …
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… weakness, swelling of the face, stomach/abdominal pain, loss of appetite, dark urine, or yellowing eyes/skin. Taking this medication during pregnancy can cause birth defects, may lower your child's IQ, and may increase the risk of your …
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… weakness, swelling of the face, stomach/abdominal pain, loss of appetite, dark urine, or yellowing eyes/skin. Taking this medication during pregnancy can cause birth defects, may lower your child's IQ, and may increase the risk of your …
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… weakness, swelling of the face, stomach/abdominal pain, loss of appetite, dark urine, or yellowing eyes/skin. Taking this medication during pregnancy can cause birth defects, may lower your child's IQ, and may increase the risk of your …
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… it unsafe for you to drive or get home on your own. Some pain medicines can also make it unsafe for you to drive. How … You may be asked to kneel, lie on your side, or lie on your back. Your doctor may inject an anesthetic around and into … You will likely be given an antibiotic before the test to lower your chance for getting an infection. Urinary …
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… on the type of work you do, you should be able to go back to work or your normal routine in 1 to 2 weeks. The … to feel better and stronger each day, although you may need pain medicine for a week or two. You may get tired easily or … on the type of work you do, you should be able to go back to work or your normal routine in 1 to 2 weeks. Most …
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… Information Anesthesia is a way to control pain and keep you comfortable during a procedure by using medicines called anesthetics. These medicines block pain. They may also make you relaxed, sleepy or forgetful, … fall asleep. It may be used with other medicine to control pain. Local. It numbs a small part of the body. Regional. It …
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… each type of headache. Common types of headaches Where the pain is How bad the pain is Symptoms Migraine Usually on one side of your head … Throbbing, pulsating headache that is moderate to severe Pain is so bad that it makes it hard to work or go to school …
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… are vulnerable to developing infections. CPO are usually a low risk and rarely cause an infection in healthy people. If … or eating food. People identified as having a CPO should follow these instructions to prevent CPO from spreading to … of these surfaces with a household cleaner can also help reduce the spread of bacteria. What steps are taken to …