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… Yes, I would say that if you are trying to change some of your habits in order to control your blood pressure, you should ask for help from your family. Or maybe from a friend. I cannot tell you how …
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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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… itching of nasal passages, and sneezing. Overuse can make your congestion worse ( rebound congestion ). So don't use … may make it worse. You should use them only if your high blood pressure is under control. Examples of … symptoms.) If over-the-counter medicines do not improve your symptoms, or if they cause bothersome side effects, …
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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 … to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye …
