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… placed in the aneurysm. This tube is called a stent graft. After the procedure, your blood will flow through the stent … to work and many of your daily activities 1 to 2 weeks after the procedure. What To Expect You may spend 1 to 3 … weeks. You may feel more tired than usual for 1 to 2 weeks after the procedure. You may be able to do many of your …
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… . When these bones are joined together, it's called fusion. After the joints are fused, they can no longer move. During … called an incision. It leaves a scar that fades with time. After surgery, you will have a short hospital stay. Your … medicine to help with pain. Most people can go back to work after 4 to 6 weeks. But it may take a few months to get back …
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… You must see a health care professional within 7 to 14 days after taking mifepristone. The health care professional will … nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness) more than 24 hours after taking the second drug (misoprostol), even if you do … serious medical problem. If you do not want to get pregnant after ending your pregnancy, you must start using birth …
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… A IgM antibodies. These can be found as early as 2 weeks after you are first infected. They disappear 3 to 12 months after the infection. Hepatitis A IgG antibodies. These appear 8 to 12 weeks after you are first infected. They stay in your blood and …
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… What To Expect The epidural catheter may be removed right after delivery. The numbness and muscle weakness in your legs will probably wear off within 2 hours after the epidural medicine is stopped. You may find that … you sit or stand. Tell your doctor if you get a headache after your epidural. Your doctor can treat it. Side Effects …
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… irritated. This irritation is called superficial phlebitis. After a vein is irritated, it may feel hard or stiff for up … site An adhesive bandage is placed over the puncture site after the procedure. The best way to prevent bruising is to … apply firm, steady pressure on the site for 3 to 5 minutes after the catheter or needle is removed. When blood is drawn …
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… layer of the cornea is loosened and pushed to the side. After the laser reshapes the cornea, the surface layer is … shield, a bandage, or special contact lens for 2 to 3 days after surgery. And your doctor will prescribe eyedrops to … infection. You may need to use eyedrops for several months after surgery. Several follow-up visits are needed. The eye …
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… time to recover. Abnormal heart rhythms sometimes come back after the treatment. You may choose to also take medicines. … may help your heart keep its normal rhythm. What To Expect After cardioversion, you will be monitored to make sure that … a blood thinner) that prevents blood clots before and after the procedure. This medicine lowers your risk of a …
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… Keep unopened pens and cartridges in the refrigerator. After you open them, store them at room temperature. … in foil. Keep unopened foil packages in the refrigerator. After you open a foil package, use the contents within 10 days. And after you tear off and open a block of three, discard any …
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… or spreading a cold or influenza. Before, during, and after you prepare food. This reduces your risk of catching … foodborne illness. Be especially careful to wash before and after you prepare poultry, raw eggs, meat, or seafood. Before and after you care for someone who is sick. It's also important …