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… a speculum. A pneumatic otoscope has a rubber bulb that your doctor can squeeze to give a puff of air into the ear … with the head tilted slightly toward the opposite shoulder. Your doctor may need to remove earwax in order to see the … an otoscope to look into the ear canal and see the eardrum. Your doctor will gently pull the ear back and slightly up to …
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… relieve inflammation of the ligament ( plantar fasciitis ). Your doctor can use medicine that numbs the area (local … foot experts may recommend surgery more often. Generally, your doctor may recommend surgery if: You continue to have … to 12 months. You are an athlete and symptoms are affecting your performance or ability to take part in a reasonable …
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… 50. A number of conditions can result in a lump or lumps in your breast. Most of these conditions are harmless or of … areas of the breast are thicker or denser than other areas. Your breasts also may feel tender. The lumps may occur in … in the upper, outer part of the breasts, especially before your menstrual period. The lumps may come and go and change …
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… on them. How do I prevent salmonellosis? Always wash your hands after you use the bathroom or change a diaper … snakes and iguanas, can carry Salmonella bacteria. Wash your hands well after handling these animals or pets and … Salmonella or another infection that causes diarrhea Wash your hands before, during and after preparing food …
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… or special contact lens for 2 to 3 days after surgery. And your doctor will prescribe eyedrops to reduce inflammation … are needed. The eye can be quite painful for 2 to 3 days. Your vision will be reduced for several days after surgery, … Avoid direct sunlight and wear sunglasses for as long as your doctor recommends. The doctor may also advise you to …
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… A thin, flexible tube called a catheter usually is left in your bladder to drain your urine for 1 to 2 weeks. Your doctor will give you instructions about how to care for …
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… including complement, properdin, factor D or primary antibody deficiencies An islet cell or solid organ transplant, … people may need additional doses of the vaccine. Speak with your health care provider to find out if you need more doses … to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye …
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… including complement, properdin, factor D or primary antibody deficiencies The vaccine is also recommended, but not … old you are when the immunization series begins. Speak with your health care provider for more information. It is … swelling where the vaccine was given. Fever, crankiness, sleepiness, muscle aches and headache may also occur. These …
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… what people say Have ringing, hissing or clicking noises in your ear What are the different types of hearing loss? There … or a hearing instrument practitioner without a referral. If your hearing seems to deteriorate or drop rapidly (over the … Hearing aids do not cure hearing loss. They help improve your hearing and your ability to communicate. A hearing aid …
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… Or it may take several months. Try to avoid heavy use of your hand for a couple of weeks. How soon you can go back to … on the type of surgery you had, whether the surgery was on your dominant hand (the hand you use most), and your work activities. If you had open surgery on your …
