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… light. These symptoms are followed by a rash, which starts first on the face and neck, and spreads to the chest, arms … inside the mouth. Symptoms can start as soon as 7 days after a person is infected with the measles virus. What if I … to others from 4 days before to 4 days after their rash first appears. If you have measles, you can help prevent …
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… 24 hours Have you had an injury to your face in the past 2 weeks? Yes Facial injury in the past 2 weeks No Facial injury in the past 2 weeks Do you have … problem? Think about whether the symptoms started soon after you began using a new medicine or a higher dose of a …
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… to use during the biopsy. A chest X-ray is usually taken after a lung biopsy to look for any problems related to the … The place where your doctor inserts the needle is cleaned first with an antiseptic solution and draped with sterile … available in 2 to 4 working days. It may take several weeks to get results from tissue samples that are being …
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… own. But before you can achieve interdependence, you must first have a high degree of independence. The relationship … might have concerns about being pregnant and going through childbirth. Fathers tend to keep their fears and stress to … The stage of launching adult children begins when your first child leaves home and ends with the "empty nest." When …
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… lot of cartilage , and/or other treatments haven't helped. After surgery, you may be able to go back to doing your … course and enjoy a game without pain. Roberta, age 72 At first, I would only feel pain in my shoulder after I'd … wears out. I'm going to try physiotherapy and medicine first to see if they will help me. Darnell, age 47 I've had …
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… on their own in 7 to 10 days. But they may last up to 3 weeks and can become ongoing or chronic. Pink eye may be … can usually return to daycare, school, or work 24 hours after an antibiotic has been started if symptoms have … lenses helps Have you had eye problems for more than 2 weeks? Yes Eye problems for more than 2 weeks No Eye …
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… footing when stepping off a street curb. Or they may fall after getting dizzy from taking medicines. Some falls may be … Get into a tub or shower by putting the weaker leg in first. Get out of a tub or shower with your strong side first. Repair loose toilet seats and consider installing a …
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… to return to your normal routine on the same day or the day after the surgery. But your doctor may ask you to limit activity until your follow-up appointment in 1 to 2 weeks. Some soreness, swelling, or bruising is normal. Your … medicines to help with pain. Most wounds take 1 to 3 weeks to heal. You may have stitches that will be removed in …
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… rough voice. Hoarseness that continues for more than 2 or 3 weeks. Trouble swallowing or breathing. Coughing or choking … is accompanied by a cold and goes away within 2 to 3 weeks after your cold or influenza (flu) is gone, it's …
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… problem. State how this problem is affecting your life. After the visit Write down: What your health professional … problem. State how this problem is affecting your life. After the visit Write down: What your health professional …
