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… is a minor skin condition that comes and goes without causing problems. As a result, many people may not be aware … of alcohol Having a weakened immune system (e.g., chemotherapy, HIV) A healthy lifestyle, such as a good diet, … sex. Talk to your health care provider about suppressive therapy (taking an antiviral drug every day) to help prevent …
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… tips. Your nurse may change and care for your CVAD at home. Or a nurse will teach you how to take care of it. Be … each line. Apply gauze or a clear dressing. If you are using a gauze dressing, secure it with tape. Loop the CVAD … each line. Apply gauze or a clear dressing. If you are using a gauze dressing, secure it with tape. Loop the CVAD …
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… people who have open hernia repair surgery are able to go home the same day. Recovery time is about 3 weeks. You most … repair is recommended for inguinal hernias that are causing pain or other symptoms and for hernias that are … low when open hernia repair is done by experienced surgeons using mesh patches. Synthetic patches are now widely used …
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… Information Overview A person who is getting care at home may need help with eating. When helping them eat, be … was developed . … Overview A person who is getting care at home may need help with eating. When helping them eat, be …
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… off devices during family time, both at and away from home Useful resources Feelings First A resource with …
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… or a hospital. It takes only a few minutes. You can go home after the procedure. You can probably return to your … for about 3 weeks. Avoid sexual intercourse, douching and using tampons for 3 to 4 weeks or until your doctor tells … for about 3 weeks. Avoid sexual intercourse, douching and using tampons for 3 to 4 weeks or until your doctor tells …
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… marrow is usually removed from the back of your pelvic bone using a special hollow needle. This is a surgical procedure … If stem cells were taken from your blood, you can go home after the donation and resume your normal activities. … marrow is usually removed from the back of your pelvic bone using a special hollow needle. This is a surgical procedure …
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… to recover from a flap procedure. Be sure to follow the home care instructions that your dentist or oral surgeon … pain and swelling. Do not use sucking motions, such as when using a straw to drink. Do not smoke. A few days after the … pain and swelling. Do not use sucking motions, such as when using a straw to drink. Do not smoke. A few days after the …
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… severity of the hypothermia. If you have mild hypothermia, home treatment may be enough to bring your body temperature … includes getting out of the cold or wet environment, using warm blankets, heaters, and hot water bottles. … includes getting out of the cold or wet environment, using warm blankets, heaters, and hot water bottles. …
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… many settings. For instance, this may happen at school, at home, or with friends. Has frequent and severe outbursts. … friends and social events. Doing poorly in school or refusing to go to school. Not getting along with family … friends and social events. Doing poorly in school or refusing to go to school. Not getting along with family …
