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… Pressure Injuries: Prevention and Treatment On this page: … pressure on one spot for long periods of time decreases blood flow to that area. This damages or kills the cells and … injuries do not need any pain medicine. Some need it just when the sore is being treated, and some need it on a …
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… Getting Enough Potassium On this page: Overview Related … frequent urination, and dehydration. It may also cause low blood pressure, confusion, paralysis, and changes in heart rhythm. …
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… Getting Enough Fibre On this page: Overview Related … prevent constipation and its related problems. It may lower blood pressure, improve cholesterol levels, and help control blood …
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… Getting a Second Opinion On this page: Overview Overview When is a second opinion helpful? When you're facing a tough health care decision, …
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… Glaucoma: Target Eye Pressure On this page: Overview … about 20% to 30% less than the highest IOP you've had. When the tonometry measurement is above target pressure, …
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… Help for Anger Problems On this page: Overview Related … local phone book or provincial website for resources on getting help in your area. Social service departments . Many … call 1-800-668-6868. Biting Bruises and Blood Spots Under the Skin Physical Abuse Sexual Abuse or …
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… Pregnancy: Blood Clots On this page: Overview Overview A blood clot is … shortness of breath and sharp chest pain that's worse when you cough or take a deep breath. Diagnosis Your doctor … and symptoms. If you have any of the following symptoms, get help right away. Swelling in one arm or leg (but not the …
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… High-Pressure Injection Wounds On this page: Overview Related … amounts of fluid injected create more pressure on the blood vessels and other tissues. The speed and pressure … amounts of fluid injected create more pressure on the blood vessels and other tissues. The speed and pressure …
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… Stroke: Getting Dressed On this page: Overview … stroke. Your stroke rehab team can suggest things that can help you. But here are some tips to make getting dressed … your affected arm or leg into the piece of clothing first when dressing. Then put in the unaffected arm or leg. Remove …
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… Blood Transfusions: Should I Bank Blood Before Surgery? … Blood Transfusions: Should I Bank Blood Before Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your … is a transfusion reaction. Transfusion reactions occur when the blood you are given does not match your blood type …
