Severe and persistent nausea is rare but report to your doctor as it could be a sign of a bigger problem
Try to limit sweets, soda, and junk food, as these can add extra calories without providing much nutrition
Beyond medication, patients receive guidance on nutrition, lifestyle habits, and long-term success strategies
These medicines are available in various brand names, such as: Ozempic, Rybelsus or Wegovy / Wegovy HD (brands that contain semaglutide) Mounjaro or Zepbound (brands that contains tirzepatide)
Mild redness (less than 3 cm, fading within hours): Cold compress for 10 minutes No additional treatment needed Monitor for expansion Moderate redness (3 to 5 cm, lasting 1 to 3 days): Cold compress every 2 to 3 hours for first 24 hours Hydrocortisone 1% twice daily Ibuprofen 200 to 400mg if uncomfortable Significant redness (more than 5 cm, warm to touch, lasting more than 3 days): Cold compress protocol as above Hydrocortisone 1% twice daily Oral antihistamine daily Ibuprofen 400mg every 6 hours If not improving by day 5, contact healthcare provider Tracking the size of redness helps determine whether a reaction is improving or worsening
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