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… increase the risk of birth defects if used during the first two months of pregnancy. Also, using it for a long … acetaminophen without asking your doctor or pharmacist first. Acetaminophen is in many nonprescription and … this medication regularly for a long time (more than a few weeks) or in high doses. Tell your doctor or pharmacist …
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… using your step counter a habit. Put it on or activate it first thing in the morning as you get dressed. Leave it on … your activity level. Go about your usual routine for the first week. Don't change how active you are yet. Write down … routine. Set goals. Set a goal for the second week. At first, try to add 300 to 500 steps to your day. Then work …
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… On this page: Overview Overview The first symptom of Lyme disease in most people is an expanding … on the skin. Heart and nervous system problems may develop weeks to months after the initial infection, including: Pain, weakness, or …
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… Fifth disease is usually a mild illness that lasts a few weeks. It can be more serious for people with weak immune … are the symptoms? Symptoms usually appear about 2 weeks after exposure to the virus. Early symptoms are similar to … you don't notice them. The rash comes several days later, first on the face and later over the rest of the body. It …
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… does not improve or if it worsens. It may take several weeks before you feel the full benefit of this medication. … of these symptoms in your newborn especially during their first month, tell the doctor right away. Since untreated … Information last revised December 2022. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc. Selected from data included with …
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… to getting an ICD. Problems can happen during and soon after the surgery to implant the device. Other problems can … During the procedure. Problems can happen during or soon after the procedure to implant an ICD. Here are some … You may have pain or bruising. Serious bleeding could occur after placement of the ICD. A lung could collapse …
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… and herbal products). Check your blood sugar before and after exercise. You may need a snack beforehand. If … Information last revised February 2023. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc. Selected from data included with permission and copyright by First DataBank, Inc. This copyrighted material has been …
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… baby's hearing. This fluid usually clears in a few days. After that, your newborn can hear fairly well. Babies are … smell of the mother and can recognize her scent within the first few days of life. Newborns like sweet smells. Taste. … normal. They will gradually disappear over the first few weeks. A newborn's arms and fingers sometimes make smooth …
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… Your doctor will probably put a brace on your knee right after surgery. It may keep your knee completely straight, or … while standing or walking) Right away, as tolerated 0 to 6 weeks Walk without crutches 2 to 7 days 4 to 6 weeks Drive, … of motion 1 to 2 weeks Motion is typically restricted for first 4 to 6 weeks to allow the meniscus to heal. Return to …
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… start using the patch. Doctors usually recommend that the first patch be placed on the first day of your next menstrual period. If the patch is … a new one once a week on the same day of the week for 3 weeks. The patch delivers the hormones daily over 7 days. No …
