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… stretches to allow baby to pass through. Perineum may not tear at all or tear only slightly. An episiotomy (cut in the perineum) may …
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… (keratoconjunctivitis sicca), which occurs when the tear glands do not produce enough tears, causing your eyes to feel itchy, scratchy, and … (keratoconjunctivitis sicca), which occurs when the tear glands do not produce enough tears, causing your eyes …
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… in the soft tissues, such as your muscles, ligaments, and tendons. It may also improve function and build muscle … in the soft tissues, such as your muscles, ligaments, and tendons. It may also improve function and build muscle …
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… while working, because doing so can strain the hand's tendons. A wrist splint is a helpful short-term treatment … while working, because doing so can strain the hand's tendons. A wrist splint is a helpful short-term treatment …
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… vitreous hemorrhage, scar tissue on the retina , or tears or holes in the macula . At the end of the surgery, … or prevent traction retinal detachment . Repair very large tears in the retina . Reduce vision loss caused by bleeding … vitreous hemorrhage, scar tissue on the retina , or tears or holes in the macula . At the end of the surgery, …
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… for you. Did you injure a nail? This could include tearing a nail, separating a nail from the nail bed, or … on its own. Trim a hangnail. You don't want the hangnail to tear your skin. Take off an artificial nail if you are … trim the nail. This will help prevent catching the nail and tearing it more. Trim off the detached part of a large tear, …
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… a bent position for too long, the muscles tighten and the tendons shorten, or contract. This makes it harder to … together. Flexible toe problems are often treated by moving tendons to release tension on the joint. This can let the … a bent position for too long, the muscles tighten and the tendons shorten, or contract. This makes it harder to …
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… the extra fluid. If you had an incision ( episiotomy ) or a tear in your vagina during childbirth, your bowel movements … the extra fluid. If you had an incision ( episiotomy ) or a tear in your vagina during childbirth, your bowel movements …
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… the muscle can't move in its full range of motion, the tendons and soft tissue surrounding the muscle can tighten … the muscle can't move in its full range of motion, the tendons and soft tissue surrounding the muscle can tighten …
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… ligament (LCL) injury? An LCL injury is a sprain or tear to the lateral collateral ligament (LCL). The LCL is a … able to be active again after about 8 to 12 weeks. A severe tear may need surgery. But this usually isn't done unless … ligament (LCL) injury? An LCL injury is a sprain or tear to the lateral collateral ligament (LCL). The LCL is a …