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… affect the mother. The baby's body gets used to the drug. After birth, when the drug starts to leave the body, the … baby goes through withdrawal. This may happen within hours after birth. Or it may happen later, depending on the drug. … be stressful for you and your baby. But most babies recover after the body has rid itself of the drug. How long this …
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… or around a bone. See if your bones are positioned properly after treatment for a fracture or dislocation, such as after placing a cast or splint on an arm or leg. An X-ray also may be done after a doctor places a device such as a pin or an …
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… uses a special camera to take pictures of the testicles after a radioactive tracer builds up in testicular tissues … may be used to support the testicles under the scanner. After the tracer is injected, the camera will scan for … or stool within a day. So be sure to flush the toilet right after you use it, and wash your hands well with soap and …
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… to person is by direct contact if hands are not cleaned after going to the bathroom and before preparing or eating … to others in the home: Wash your hands often, especially after going to the bathroom, after touching infected areas and before preparing and …
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… too much, because that can irritate it. Dry your skin well after bathing. Use a deodorant with antiperspirant. Try … sports or clothing stores. Let your shoes dry out for a day after you wear them. If possible, set them in a place where … Change your socks at least once a day. Wash your socks after each wearing. Use foot powder or talc in your shoes …
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… Try to observe and record what happens before, during, and after the breath-holding spell. Keep the following questions … your child vomit or pass urine? How does your child act after a spell? Breath-Holding Spells … Try to observe and record what happens before, during, and after the breath-holding spell. Keep the following questions …
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… You may feel heat and some pain during the procedure. Afterward, you may have a sensation of fullness in your … What To Expect Bleeding from the anus occurs 7 to 10 days after the procedure, when the hemorrhoid falls off. Bleeding … drugs (NSAIDs) for 4 to 5 days both before and after infrared coagulation. Doctors recommend that you take …
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… together until new bone grows between them. What To Expect After surgery, you will have a short hospital stay. Bedrest … and/or the spinal nerves. It may be done as a follow-up after surgery that was done to treat problems such as spinal … Spinal fusion is often needed to keep the spine stable after injury, infection, or a tumour. In general, studies …
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… if you eat the right kinds of food before, during, and after your treatment. You may find it hard to eat during … mouth sores. You may have a dry mouth or trouble swallowing after radiation treatments. Foods may taste different. You … better. Be sure to tell your doctor if you still can't eat after 1 or 2 days. If you have serious problems eating and …
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… Trim fat from meats before you cook them. Drain off fat after you brown the meat or while you roast it. Chill soups and stews after you cook them. Then skim the fat off the top after it hardens. Eating out Order foods that are broiled or …