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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 … joints are in the correct position after joint replacement surgery. How To Prepare In general, there's nothing you have …
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… admitted to hospital or had treatment (e.g. dialysis or surgery) in a health care facility outside of Canada, or who … 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 …
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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 … For very severe cases when other treatments have failed, surgery may be done to remove sweat glands or destroy the …
Medications
… chance of developing osteoporosis increases as you age, after menopause, or if you take corticosteroid medications … as directed by your doctor, usually once a month. Take it after getting up for the day and before taking your first … tell your doctor and dentist right away. Before having any surgery (especially dental procedures), tell your doctor and …
Medications
… Your chance of getting osteoporosis goes up as you age, after menopause, or if you are taking corticosteroid … your doctor or pharmacist. Take this medication by mouth, after getting up for the day and before taking your first … tell your doctor and dentist right away. Before having any surgery (especially dental procedures), tell your doctor and …
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… the hospital safely and smoothly and get the right care after that. You, the person who is caring for you, and your … will work together on: What care and services you may need after you leave. This can include nursing, physiotherapy, … exercise, or knowing how to take care of an incision from surgery. Taking good care of yourself after you get back …
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… to set the brakes and use the seat belt. Wait 30 minutes after a meal before you do an assisted cough. Use these … as an unstable spinal injury or a broken rib. Had recent surgery. Have osteoporosis. Are pregnant. Related … to set the brakes and use the seat belt. Wait 30 minutes after a meal before you do an assisted cough. Use these …
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… weakness. Age, being overweight, pregnancy, childbirth, and surgery are all things that can weaken pelvic floor muscles. … result in uterine prolapse . Doing daily Kegels during and after pregnancy may prevent or help treat prolapse. How to … result in uterine prolapse . Doing daily Kegels during and after pregnancy may prevent or help treat prolapse. How to …
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… have been introduced to opioids as medication (e.g., T3s after dental surgery). Others may try using other people’s prescription …
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… to set the brakes and use the seat belt. Wait 30 minutes after a meal before you do an assisted cough. Use these … as an unstable spinal injury or a broken rib. Had recent surgery. Have osteoporosis. Are pregnant. Related … to set the brakes and use the seat belt. Wait 30 minutes after a meal before you do an assisted cough. Use these …