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… Retinal Detachment On this page: Related Information What is retinal detachment? … symptoms? Many people see floaters and flashes of light before they have symptoms of retinal detachment. Floaters are … Services Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… Home Ear Examination On this page: Overview Related Information Overview A home ear examination is a visual … you have concerns about an ear problem, go to your doctor for an ear examination. Tips for doing a home ear … Ask the Doctor Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Susan C. Kim MD - …
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… Skin and Itching On this page: Related Information What is dry skin? Dry skin is a … may also dry your skin, especially if you use hot water for your baths or showers. How do you care for dry skin? The … prevent it? Practice good skin hygiene to keep your skin healthy. Here are some tips: Shower or bathe in lukewarm or …
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… Nail Infections On this page: Related Information What is a fungal nail infection? … the opening between the nail and nail bed. If you're healthy, the infection probably won't cause serious … usually isn't painful. But over time, you may be uncomfortable or even have pain when you wear shoes, walk, or …
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… Athlete's Foot On this page: Related Information What is athlete's foot? Athlete's … vary from person to person. Some people have severe discomfort, while others have few or no symptoms. Common symptoms … Alternifolia) Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Patrice Burgess MD - Family …
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… Hot Flashes and Menopause On this page: Overview Related Information Overview A hot flash is a sudden sensation of … during the day and are a common cause of sleep problems for perimenopausal and post-menopausal women. While some … Perimenopause Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… Nail Psoriasis On this page: Related Information What is nail psoriasis? Many … take time to work, and you may not see improvement for months. New, healthy nails may need up to a year to grow. How can you …
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… Taking Vitamins On this page: Overview Related Information Overview How effective are vitamins for age-related macular degeneration (AMD)? There are many … 30, 2015. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… Erosion and Ulcers On this page: Overview Related Information Overview When you have GERD, stomach acids and … flow back up (reflux) into the esophagus. How can you care for yourself when you have it? Take your medicines exactly … (GERD) Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… or Changed Breath On this page: Related Information What is bad breath? Everybody has … problems, such as an infection or cancer. How can you care for yourself? Mouth care Gargle with water. Floss your teeth … germs can collect on these appliances and cause bad breath. Healthy lifestyle Don't smoke or use other tobacco products, …