Given a passage and a query based on the passage, generate an unambiguous, concise and simple answer to the query from information in the passage. Note that the answer may not be present in exact form.

Example Input: The usual dose is 6 to 8 mcg per kg per day. Children 3 to 6 months of age—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 8 to 10 mcg per kg per day. Children 0 to 3 months of age—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 10 to 15 mcg per kg per day. I know you need to wait 4 hours to take calcium supplements, but when it comes to eating breakfast, can you eat yogurt or milk earlier than the 4 hour mark? I'm wondering if taking the synthroid I normally wait 4 hours to eat after taking the pill so perhaps my stomach is too empty for too long and the medicine is causing the shakiness because there is nothing at all but synthroid in my system. . . Are you taking your thyroid medication properly…are you sure? September 21, 2016 by Dana Trentini 22 Comments After 3 years of taking thyroid medication for hypothyroidism every day, I found a great new thyroid doctor and for the first time discovered that I was taking my thyroid medication all wrong. You can also increase omega-3 intake by eating fatty cold-water fish, walnuts and flaxseeds. Conclusion. Any vitamin supplement that you and your doctor agree should be added to your diet can be taken with levothyroxine, provided that you don't take your vitamin or supplement within four hours of taking your thyroid replacement hormone. Before taking this medicine. Levothyroxine should not be used to treat obesity or weight problems. Since thyroid hormone occurs naturally in the body, almost anyone can take levothyroxine. However, you may not be able to take this medicine if you have certain medical conditions. Tell your doctor if you have: Make sure to separate levothyroxine and antacids or gas-relieving medications by at least four hours. Antidepressant Medications Combining levothyroxine with some antidepressants may change the amount of levothyroxine your body needs, and your healthcare provider may need to adjust your levothyroxine dosage. It is also best to take both of these medications on an empty stomach. Take omeprazole at least 30 minutes before a meal. And even though you can take penicillin VK with food, it works better if you take it with an empty stomach. ...Read more Synthroid morning routine. 1  Synthroid’s part of my morning routine. 2  Every day starts with me immediately going into the kitchen to take my medication and drink water. 3  My morning routine starts with Synthroid. 4  I get up and I reach for the Synthroid and my water. 5  It’s 7:30 am and I’m getting up, and on the shelf are my medications. No soy no iron: Although the packaging for levothyroxine says to take it on an empty stomach for many people its not possible to do that and take it consistently each day. As long as you take it at a consistent time and don't take it with soy or with iron which will interfere with its absorption it is fine to take it with breakfast or before bed without being strictly fasting. Antacids often used to treat heartburn and other intestinal distress, including calcium products such as TUMS or ROLAIDS and other antacids, may have absorption-inhibiting effects on thyroid medications. People should take levothyroxine four to six hours before or after taking these antacids. Iron supplements (FEOSOL, SLOW FE) have been shown to reduce the effect of levothyroxine in some people, although the effect is highly variable from one person to another. Query: how long should you wait to take an antacid with levothyroxine
Example Output: You should wait for four to six hours to take levothyroxine before or after taking these antacids.

Example Input: Stomach Flu: 3 days of a stomach flu are not common. I suggest you consult a physician to get stool cultures - for bacteria/parasites, giardia and if you have taken antibioitcs in the last two months a check for c. Difficile. Does cranberry juice, grape juice, black raspberry juice, pomegranate juice, red wine, apple cider vinegar, garlic, or grape seed extract, activated charcoal, or grapefruit seed extract prevent the stomach flu (norovirus)? The last 2 stomach bugs that I have had, only lasted 1 day for me (24 hours). I vomited 2-3 times in the evening, rested and didn't eat much the next day, and was fine the day after that. I never had diarrhea. How long will the stomach flu last (norovirus and others)? Answer: The vomiting phase will usually only last from 1-3 days but the diarrhea may continue for 1-2 weeks. Stomach flu is just a nickname for viral gastroenteritis. Unlikely: A stomach bug is usually due to food poisoning which self resolves in 24-48 hrs or a viral illness which results in nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea and resolves in 2-4 days. Key is hydration with electrolytes replacement. Nausea and all other symptoms resolve when illness ends. The flu like symptoms can last for a bit but time to get eating and hydrating. How long does nausea last after stomach flu - Had stomach flu from Wednesday to Friday. Still feel nauseous and it's now Monday the next week. How long does nausea last after stomach flu? Ans. Probably time to see your doctor and don't forget to check a pregnancy test. You need to start feeling better. Gastroenteritis: Gastroenteritis symptoms typically last around 48 hours, however, they can linger for several days. Signs of dehydration are dry mouth, excessive thirst, truly dark urine, dry skin, lethargy, or dizziness. Stay hydrated and drink some gatorade or other isotonic electrolyte fluid ...Read more. However, my 18 month old son had the same virus, he vomited off and on for 48 hours and then had diarrhea for 10 days. My 6 year old niece had a terrible stomach bug in December 2012. She vomited off and on for over 3 days. She couldn't keep anything down (not a sip of water or ice or anything) for 3 full days. I have had severe diarreha and nausea for 5 days, does the stomach flu usually last this long or should I go have myself seen by a doctor? David Miller Dr. Miller 3 doctors agreed: The duration of illness caused by stomach / intestinal viruses varies by the particular virus and from person to person. Usually the vomiting phase only lasts for part of 1 day. A typical scenario is that the child wakes up at 2am and vomits every 30 minutes for 5 hours. Then they go to sleep. Query: how long can vomiting last on the stomach bug
Example Output: Vomiting can lasts 2 to 4 days on the stomach bug.

Example Input: Activities that indicate the incision should be protected include: 1  Rising from a seated position. 2  Sneezing. 3  Coughing. 4  Bearing down during a bowel movement. 5  Vomiting. Inguinal hernia repair surgery recovery from california specialists. Generally these things do not heal on their own but bruce could better answer that. Hernia surgical mesh implants fda. After one month, all the swelling was gone, i had my innie back and completely healed. Injecting a special long acting steroid into the scar can help reduce inflammation and is often jan 17, 2012 umbilical hernia recovery day 1 procedure first that i didn't take any medications for 36 hours before surgery. A: It takes between 1 and 2 weeks to recover from a laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, the most common type of surgical hernia repair. The less common open inguinal hernia repair takes around 3 weeks to recover from. Side Effects, Complications and Revision Surgery. Transvaginal mesh operations usually result in minor pain or discomfort for a few days after the operation. Bleeding may occur for a few hours after surgery, but most women leave the hospital on the same day as the procedure. Surgical mesh is a loosely woven sheet which is used as either a permanent or temporary support for organs and other tissues during surgery. Surgical mesh is created from both inorganic and biological materials and is used in a variety of surgeries. Though hernia repair surgery is the most common application, it can also be used for reconstructive work, such as in pelvic organ prolapse. Permanent meshes remain in the body, whereas temporary ones dissolve over time. For example, TIGR Matrix test I had surgery on 7/07/17 to repair an incisional hernia. I'm back to exercising and normal routine but my stomach looks like I'm 4 months pregnant.... Hello,Patients are typically healed within 6 weeks of surgery and residual swelling in the abdomen resolves between 4-6 months post op. I recommend...  Make sure your surgeon knows all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you take, including natural or nutritional supplements. You may also be given a prescription for pain medication to take after surgery, in case you need it. Fill it before your surgery, so you don’t have to think about it after. The Day of Surgery From 2005 to 2010, the FDA received more than 4,000 reports of adverse events caused by the implants. The FDA has stated that complications from mesh were not rare, and studies indicated that mesh complications occurred in up to 20 percent of patients. However, not all complications require revision surgery. If you’re considering this procedure, you probably wonder how much time it will take to heal and complete the surgery. The amount of time that it takes to complete a dental implant procedure often depends upon your specific situation. Upper vs. Lower Jaw. Bone anywhere in your body will usually take a few weeks to heal, and the same is true of your jawbone. The upper jaw is comprised of softer bone, meaning dental implants in this area typically take longer to heal. The lower jaw bone is typically much more dense, making it possible to heal from dental implant surgery faster. Dental Implant Techniques Once the skin stretching is completed, you'll most likely have more surgery to replace the tissue expander with a permanent implant. Surgery is usually scheduled about 4 to 6 weeks after the last amount of liquid has been added to the expander. Surgery to insert the permanent implant takes about an hour. If radiation therapy is part of your treatment plan, most surgeons prefer that the radiation happen while you still have the tissue expander. Query: how long does it take for surgical mesh implants to heal
Example Output:
It takes between 1 and 2 weeks to recover from a laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, the most common type of surgical hernia repair.

