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… brittle bones (osteoporosis) diabetes eye problems (such as cataracts, glaucoma, infection of the eye) heart problems … for your body to respond to physical stress. Before having surgery or emergency treatment, or if you get a serious … brittle bones (osteoporosis) diabetes eye problems (such as cataracts, glaucoma, infection of the eye) heart problems …
Medical tests
… barium test (upper GI or barium swallow) recently. After the test, you may have light-coloured stools and … A double- or air-contrast study may take up to an hour. After the test When the test is finished: The enema tube is … X-ray pictures (post-evacuation films) will then be taken. After the test, you may go back to your regular diet unless …
Health topics
… separate the tissue and release the pull on your fingers. After the procedure, your doctor may inject steroid medicine … What To Expect Your fingers may be numb for a few hours after the procedure. You may feel tingling in the treated … of the hands. Needle aponeurotomy is an alternative to hand surgery, which is called fasciectomy. For this surgery, the …
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… can develop PTSD. Myth: You should be able to move on after a traumatic event. The strong emotions you may feel … The same is true for PTSD. Myth: PTSD always happens right after the traumatic event. PTSD symptoms can develop at any time after a traumatic event. Your symptoms may start soon after
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… common breastfeeding challenges. In the first hour(s) after birth: Have your baby skin-to-skin on your bare chest right after your baby is born. Cuddling in this way encourages … interest in breastfeeding within the first 30 to 60 minutes after birth. It's important to allow your baby to finish his …
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… A vaginal fistula starts with some kind of tissue damage. After days to years of tissue breakdown, a fistula opens up. A vaginal fistula sometimes happens after: Surgery of the back wall of the vagina, the perineum, anus, …
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… of alcohol withdrawal may start as soon as 4 to 12 hours after you stop drinking. Or they may not start until several days after the last drink. Mild symptoms include: Nausea. … can help you avoid alcohol while you recover. What happens after withdrawal? It can be hard to stop drinking. But after
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… or ready-to-eat foods on them. Always wash or sanitize them after putting raw meat and poultry on them. How do I prevent salmonellosis? Always wash your hands after you use the bathroom or change a diaper Some domestic … can carry Salmonella bacteria. Wash your hands well after handling these animals or pets and help young children …
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… skin cancer Treatment Advantages Disadvantages Cryosurgery Minimal equipment needed Simple to perform No restriction of activity after surgery Margin around cancer may not be free of cancer … needed Simple to perform No restriction of activity after surgery Margin around cancer may not be free of cancer …
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… in dealing with engorged breasts and a sore perineum. After you leave the hospital, your healthcare provider, the … both benefit from seeking professional help. Having a baby after a pregnancy loss If you've had a baby die during … and hopes for this birth with your health care provider. After a stillbirth, some women may feel detached during a …