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… Face-Lift (Rhytidectomy) On this page: Surgery Overview What To … It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview A face-lift is surgery to firm and tighten the skin of the face and … return to their normal activities 2 to 3 weeks after a face-lift. At first your face will feel stiff and will probably …
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Leg Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms … Check Your Symptoms Overview Minor leg injuries are common. Symptoms often develop from everyday wear and tear, overuse, or an injury. Leg injuries are most likely to occur during: Sports or …
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Leg Amputation On this page: Surgery Overview Related … has gangrene may have an amputation of part of the foot or leg while also having bypass grafting in an attempt to … has gangrene may have an amputation of part of the foot or leg while also having bypass grafting in an attempt to …
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Leg Aneurysm On this page: What is a leg aneurysm? A leg aneurysm (say "ANN-yuh-riz-um") is a bulge in a blood …
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… Back Problems: Proper Lifting Actionset Overview No one is immune to having a back … light or heavy load. Plan in your mind for the best way to lift what's in front of you. This could include enlisting help from one or more people. Lift and move slowly and carefully. The time you take to use …
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… Restless Legs Syndrome On this page: Health Tools … Information What is restless legs syndrome? Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a disorder … as tingling, "pins and needles," prickling, pulling, or crawling. Moving will usually make you feel better, at least …
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Leg Problems, Non-Injury On this page: Overview Check Your … Check Your Symptoms Overview Minor leg problems, such as sore muscles, are common. Leg problems … You may have a "pins-and-needles," prickling, creeping, crawling, tingling, and sometimes painful feeling in your …
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Leg Cramps During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview Leg cramps are common during pregnancy, especially in the … most often at night. Doctors don't know exactly what causes leg cramps during pregnancy. Here are some things you can do …
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… Blood Clots in the Leg Veins On this page: Overview … thrombosis . Deep vein thrombosis happens most often in the legs. This problem can lead to a blood clot in the lung ( pulmonary embolism ). The deep veins of the leg have different terms to describe their location: Upper …
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… Medicines That May Cause Arm or Leg Problems On this page: Overview Overview Some medicines can cause leg problems. A few examples are: Birth control pills and … estrogen. These can increase the risk of blood clots in the leg, which may cause pain or swelling. Calcium channel …