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… and pain. An unexplained fever. Drive and travel safely. After you get an ICD or after you get a shock from the ICD, your doctor will suggest … and be active, then it's probably safe for you to have sex. After you get the device placed, you'll let your chest heal …
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… even if it isn't broken. When the swelling goes down after a few days, it's easier to tell if your nose is really … crooked. Most doctors prefer to check an injured nose soon after the swelling has gone down. Sometimes testing may be … from the brain into the nose (CSF rhinorrhea). It can occur after a head injury or after surgery on the nose or ears. …
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… For the first 72 hours, ice for 10 minutes, once an hour. After that, use ice for 15 to 20 minutes, 3 times a day: in the morning, in the late afternoon after work or school, and about one-half hour before …
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… You may feel the need to urinate often for a while after the surgery. But this should improve with time. It may … Your urine also may look pink for up to 2 to 3 weeks after surgery. This is because there may be blood in it. You … strenuous activity and heavy lifting for about 3 weeks after your surgery. If cancer is found in your bladder, your …
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… take about 3 months until your strength is back to normal. After surgery, you may need more treatment, such as … enzymes that your body needs to digest food properly. After part or all of your pancreas is removed, you may need … of this surgery include: Trouble with the stomach emptying after eating. Leaking at the connections the surgeon makes. …
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… size. You may have cramping for up to a few weeks. After the procedure: If your doctor prescribed medicines, … you to have vaginal sex. You can get pregnant in the weeks after an abortion. If you don't want to get pregnant, talk … to end a pregnancy. It may also be done to empty the uterus after: A failed or incomplete medical abortion. Death of the …
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… tissue and other muscles. It is released into the blood after damage to the heart or other muscles. Damage can occur … Levels in the blood will increase within about 3 hours after the damage. Myoglobin can be found in urine for … the toilet or urinal. Collect the urine in the container. After the urine has flowed for several seconds, place the …
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… a towel next to the sink, basin, or tub to lay your baby on after the bath Always keep at least one hand on your baby. … reach before you start Apply any oils you may want to use after the bath to avoid dropping a slippery baby When … cause a buildup of oil and skin known as cradle cap Drying After the bath, place your baby on a towel and pat dry, …
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… to damp, cold weather. Symptoms develop 12 to 24 hours after exposure to cold. Chilblains usually affects the … such as itching or burning. Tender blue bumps that develop after rewarming. Blisters and ulcers (in severe cases). … to damp, cold weather. Symptoms develop 12 to 24 hours after exposure to cold. Chilblains usually affects the …
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… to your needs throughout your pregnancy, birth, and after your baby is born Information about the care you can expect during pregnancy, birth, and the first weeks after your baby's birth A place to record check-ups and …