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… you get your child immunized, you help protect others as well. What are the possible reactions after the vaccine? … to the MMRV vaccine may include soreness, redness and swelling where the vaccine was given. A mild fever, swelling … rarely, a person who develops a chickenpox-like rash after being immunized can spread the virus from the vaccine. To …
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… over-the-counter products you can use at home work as well as treatments done in your doctor's office. These home … effects or scarring. But they may take longer to work. How well do these treatments work? Treatments for warts don't … over-the-counter products you can use at home work as well as treatments done in your doctor's office. These home …
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… make it risky for you to have surgery or use hormones. How well does this procedure work to treat uterine fibroids? Embolization usually works well to treat fibroids. It reduces the size of fibroids. And … make it risky for you to have surgery or use hormones. How well does this procedure work to treat uterine fibroids? …
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… Do not have weight-loss surgery. Key points to remember Being very overweight makes you more likely to have serious … varies. It depends on the type of surgery you have and how well you follow your plan for lifestyle changes and … varies. It depends on the type of surgery you have and how well you follow your plan for lifestyle changes and …
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… including furosemide, glucocorticoids such as prednisone), being 65 years or older, or having certain medical … does not improve or if this medication stops working well. Side Effects See also Warning section. Headache, … of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat) severe …
Healthy eating
… diet, weight, and physical activity. Eating a healthy diet, being at a healthy weight, and keeping physically active can … uterine (uterus or womb), and kidney cancers, as well as breast cancer after menopause. Risk for stomach, … for colorectal and may decrease risk of uterine cancers, as well as breast cancer after menopause. In addition, physical …
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… include: Sliding down in a bed or chair (shear force). Being pulled across bed sheets or other surfaces (friction). … Not getting enough nutrition to keep your body working well (malnutrition). Not being able to get out of bed or … walk around (immobility). Having a disease that affects how well blood circulates in your body, such as diabetes or …
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… and our reactions to them sometimes affect our sense of well-being and peace of mind. It's common to get the blues or … and our reactions to them sometimes affect our sense of well-being and peace of mind. It's common to get the blues …
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… Your relationships may suffer, and you may not do well at work or school. What can you do about stress? The … better. Take good care of yourself. Get plenty of rest. Eat well. Don't smoke. Limit how much alcohol you drink. Try out … things you cannot change. Learn to say "no." Speak up. Not being able to talk about your needs and concerns creates …
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… several months to get the best use of your new joint. How well does surgery work? After surgery: You may be able to go … It can help keep your muscles strong and your joints moving well. Physiotherapy. This includes specific exercises that … up before an activity. Ice. It can help reduce pain and swelling and is a good pain reliever after an activity. Some …
