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… Wounds can become infected with harmful germs (bacteria). This prevents … especially a cat. Isn't cleaned or treated soon after occurring. Occurs in your hand, foot, leg, armpit, or groin … applying a small amount of antibiotic ointment. You can buy this without a prescription. Cover wounds with a bandage …

… healing well. Take good care of your cast. If the cast becomes damaged, it may need to be replaced. Patient … edges of the cast with cloth tape or moleskin. You can buy this at a drugstore. Never try to remove the cast yourself. Don’t pick at …

… of your blood pressure medicine, you might not notice a difference. But your body does. Skipping your medicine can make … food. Consider setting a medicine alert on your phone or computer. There are many apps that can be used on a smart … note in a place you sit or on a door you open every day. Buy a pillbox that has a compartment for each day's pills. …

… to 1 or 2 small servings per day. Read food labels. Don’t buy dairy or other products with added calcium, such as …

… The colon leads to your rectum. This is where your stool is stored before bowel movements. In NC, part of the tissue in … in newborns (also called necrotizing enterocolitis) is a different condition. What causes necrotizing colitis? Colon … death. Next Steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your doctor: Know the reason for your visit and …

… put right into your bladder for a few hours. In follow-up visits, your urologist will look at the inside of your … ask how surgery may affect your ability to have children (fertility). In the operating room, you’ll be given general … bladder surgery Urine made by your kidneys will need to be stored and moved out of your body in a new way after your …

… examine your lower leg and ankle. They may push on different areas to see whether they are painful to the touch, … therapy when you remove it. These exercises will help restore and maintain your range of motion and strength. You'll … Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your doctor: Know the reason for your visit and …

… cryopreservation? Cryopreservation is a way to freeze and store reproductive tissue so that it can be used later to … to have a baby. This may include freezing eggs, embryos (fertilized eggs), or ovarian tissue. It can help protect … collected and frozen before they are fertilized. This is a common option if you do not have a partner or do not want to …

… too high a dose (overdose) . Each opioid medicine is different and has its own directions for use. Your doctor will … Throw out any expired medicines correctly.  Beware of combining medicines Some medicines can be dangerous when … Storing opioid medicine safely Opioid medicine needs to be stored safely. This helps protect anyone else from …