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… are very fast and irregular. Ventricular fibrillation may cause cardiac arrest. In cardiac arrest, the heart stops pumping blood to the body. Cardiac arrest can cause sudden cardiac death. What causes it? Sometimes it is not known what causes ventricular …
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… to walk longer distances without leg pain. The doctor will use a man-made blood vessel, called a graft, to bypass the … the aorta and the femoral arteries. Stitches or staples are used to close the incisions. You will probably spend 4 to 7 … at home. How It Is Done Aortobifemoral bypass surgery is used to bypass a narrowed or blocked part of the large blood …
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… to Relieve Pain Actionset Overview Heel pain can be caused by stress placed on the plantar fascia ligament when it is stretched irregularly, which causes small tears and inflammation. Stretching and … standing. Do toe stretches to stretch the plantar fascia. Use a towel to stretch the bottom of your foot ( towel …
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… seem embarrassed, the person may feel more comfortable. Causes of rashes Rashes in the groin and anal areas can be caused by several things. A yeast or bacterial infection can cause a rash. So can irritation from problems with bladder or …
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… are lower when: footnote 2 Your previous caesarean was because of difficult labour, which is called dystocia. This is … during a trial of labour. footnote 1 A vertical incision used in a past C-section, use of certain medicines to start (induce) labour , and many …
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… Molluscum contagiosum is a skin infection that causes small pearly or flesh-coloured bumps. The centre of the bump is often indented. The infection is caused by a virus. The virus is easily spread but is not … to 6 months. What are the symptoms? Molluscum contagiosum causes small pearly or flesh-coloured bumps. The bumps are …
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… post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Or they may go because they want to stop vaping or using drugs. Teens see their … Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is one type. CBT focuses on changing certain thoughts and behaviours. … suicide, self-harm, a mental health crisis, a substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress, get …
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… cardiopulmonary syndrome (HCPS) is a lung infection caused by viruses found in the saliva, urine, and droppings of some rodents. The illness is rare but can be deadly. What causes it? Most cases of HCPS in Canada and the U.S. are …
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… intestine (colon) without being properly digested, it can cause gas, belly pain, bloating, and diarrhea. Some people who … or certain types of milk products without problems. What causes it? Lactose intolerance occurs when the small intestine … and milk products. Try soy beverage and soy cheese. And use non-dairy creamers in your coffee. Use lactase products. …
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… your chance of having the joint stiffen (contracture). Cause pain and discomfort in and around the swollen tissues. … of bath water or dishwater using your unaffected side. Use pot holders whenever you work near a stove. Turn pot … move it for you. Don't overexercise your arm. This can cause pain and make it hard to exercise. Prevent swelling in …
