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… need stitches. You will be told if and when you should come back to have the stitches removed. You may have some pain, bleeding, or swelling afterward. The dentist may give … of your cheek or lip. Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the label. If the dentist gave you a …
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… part of the surgery involves sewing your digestive tract back together. Sometimes the Whipple procedure can be done … will have a large scar on your belly. It's normal to feel pain in the area for the first week or so. You'll get … to help your body digest food. It's important to get follow-up care. Your doctor will set up a schedule of checkups …
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… (IBS) is a disorder of the intestines. It causes belly pain, cramping or bloating, and diarrhea or constipation. … completely emptied your bowels. Many people with IBS go back and forth between having constipation and having … call your doctor. Who to see for symptoms of IBS The following health professionals can diagnose and treat irritable …
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… your doctor may direct you to start this medication at a low dose and gradually increase your dose. Follow your … muscle spasms/cramping (such as twisting neck, arching back, eyes rolling up) mask-like expression of the face … feet/ankles butterfly-shaped rash on nose and cheeks joint pain skin discoloration eye/vision changes feeling unusually …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Tdap-IPV vaccine? The vaccine is given as one … pertussis and polio. For more information see the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #105 … a cut or scrape, they produce a poison that can cause painful tightening of muscles all over the body. It is very …
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… can decrease bone marrow function, which may lead to low numbers of red and white blood cells. A low number of … or decrease in muscle size, weight loss, muscle weakness/pain/tenderness). Rarely, lamivudine and zidovudine have … you already had, possibly causing disease symptoms to come back. You could also have symptoms if your immune system …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine? Babies get the … age, the second at 4 months and the third at 6 months. They should get this vaccine at the same time as other childhood … a cut or scrape, they produce a poison that can cause painful tightening of muscles all over the body. It is very …
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… Anticholinergics can stop severe muscle spasms of the back, neck, and eyes that are sometimes caused by … with meals and at bedtime. Your doctor may start you at a low dose and increase your dose slowly to find the best dose … decreased sexual ability severe stomach/abdominal pain difficult/painful swallowing difficulty urinating …
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… Works Risks Surgery Overview Wisdom teeth are the upper and lower third molars. These teeth are at the very back of your mouth. They are the last teeth to surface in … You need to take the full course of antibiotics. Take pain medicines exactly as directed. If the doctor gave you a …
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… water, insects, animals, dishes, or toilet seats. The following preventive steps can eliminate your risk of getting … test his or her own blood (for diabetes). Do not put caps back on needles by hand. When handling used syringes, pick … your hands carefully with soap and water afterward. You should not prepare food for others if you have diarrhea. …