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… I do if I find a tick on my skin? If you find a tick on your skin, you need to remove it as soon as possible. Check your entire body and clothing. Do not stop when you find one … the tick has been removed, clean the area with soap and water or an alcohol-based sanitizer. You may also put a …
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… clean and safe The following tips can help you keep your contacts clean and safe, which will help keep your eyes healthy and your vision as clear as possible. … with bacteria.) Do not reuse solution. Never use tap water or distilled water to rinse or store your lenses. …
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… breast pump is a device that allows you to empty milk from your breasts whenever you want to or need to. Then you can … the benefits of breastfeeding when you have to be away from your baby. Pumping will help keep up your milk supply. It … more at ease in a room that has a door you can lock. Have water, food, and something to read with you, if you wish. …
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… This may also cause bleeding, especially when you brush your teeth. Your gums may be more swollen than usual. It may help to use … a time. Put a thin layer of petroleum jelly or a saline- or water-based nasal gel inside your nose. Put it on the …
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… menstrual diary is a helpful tool for better understanding your premenstrual symptoms and then deciding how to treat … have full-blown, diagnosable premenstrual syndrome (PMS), your menstrual diary can help you plan ahead for, prevent, … Your weight, especially if your symptoms include bloating, water retention, or food cravings Results of menstrual diary …
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… Basics What are seasonal allergies? Allergies occur when your body's defence system (immune system) overreacts to … pollens, medicine, food, dust, animal dander, and mould. Your allergies are seasonal if you have symptoms just at … symptoms? Symptoms of seasonal allergies include: Itchy, watery eyes. Sneezing. Runny, stuffy, or itchy nose. …
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… a dome, and it has a firm, flexible rim. It fits inside your vagina and covers the cervix, which is the opening of … will last for 1 to 2 years. You need a prescription from your doctor for a diaphragm. Depending on the type of … or ointments, which can damage a rubber diaphragm. But water-based personal lubricants, such as Astroglide and K-Y …
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… on the eye. You will also get instructions on how to manage your pain. Someone must drive you home and then back to the … next day. During this second visit, the surgeon will check your eye and prescribe eyedrops to prevent infection and … irritated and scratchy on the day of surgery. Your eyes may water a lot. Recovery is usually quick, with only mild …
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… the eyelid becomes swollen and painful, and the eye may water. Most styes swell for about 3 days before they break … than styes. If a chalazion gets large enough, it may affect your vision. The inflammation and swelling may spread to the … a stye is not getting better with home treatment, talk to your doctor. You may need a prescription for antibiotic eye …
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… Information Overview It can be very painful to tear or rip your nail from the nail bed. A nail may separate from the … part of the nail if the nail is partly attached. Soak your finger or toe in cold water for 20 minutes after trimming the nail. Apply a thin …
