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… Epilepsy: Atonic Seizures On this page: Overview Related Information Overview An atonic epileptic seizure is a sudden … may be more limited, only causing the person's head to drop for a moment. Atonic seizures are fairly uncommon and occur … Epilepsy Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
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… Disease and Tremors On this page: Overview Related Information Overview The tremor of Parkinson's disease isn't … against your body to make your upper arm stable. Then perform the movement. Wearing a rigid brace across a joint or … Disease Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… That Put a Person at Risk On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Experts don't know for sure what causes someone to have an eating disorder such … Nervosa Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… Ages 12 to 24 Months On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Your child's physical growth during the … environment. As toddlers start to walk and become more active, they develop leaner and more muscular arms and legs. … to 24 Months Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Susan C. Kim MD - …
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… to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so … options Try hearing aids. In most cases, you can try them for 30 days or longer and then return them if they don't … aids These stories are based on information gathered from health professionals and consumers. They may be helpful as …
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… to Taking Medicines On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Taking medicines for asthma every day can be hard to get used to. You may … and Adults Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… think clearly during an attack. Your plan can help you stay active and have fewer problems. It may include: Your … medicines and when to take them. How to treat symptoms before you have an attack. What to do if an attack becomes an … Plan Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
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… To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Related Information Surgery Overview A kidney transplant is surgery to give you a healthy kidney from another person. The new kidney may come … You will not be able to have this surgery if you have an active infection, another life-threatening disease such as …
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… Take good care of your skin and nails. You can find more information about lymphedema in this topic: Lymphedema Return … Keep your clothing loose around the limb that is affected. For example, don't wear shirts with elastic cuffs. Wear the … Cancer Current as of: September 8, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… Emergency Equipment On this page: Overview Related Information Overview You may be able to prevent cold exposure … A pocketknife. A wire saw, to cut large pieces of wood for an emergency fire. A space blanket, to be used as a … Exposure Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
