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… recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to … beating normally. Most pacemakers are implanted under the skin of your chest wall. These pacemakers have wires that … inside the catheter. The doctor puts the catheter into a blood vessel in your groin. You will get a shot to numb the …
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… Basics What are pressure injuries? A pressure injury on the skin is caused by constant pressure to that area. The pressure damages the skin and underlying tissues, creating an injury. This can happen when … injuries do not heal properly, problems such as bone, blood, and skin infections can develop. What causes them? …
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… fingernails). Thickening of the fingernails or toenails. Spots under the fingernails, such as yellow-red patches. … doctor can often recognize psoriasis by looking at your skin, scalp, and nails. Special tests usually aren't needed. …
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… Injuries from cold exposure "Frostnip" usually affects the skin on the face, ears, or fingertips. It may cause numbness … occurs. Frostbite is freezing of the skin and the tissues under the skin because of temperatures below freezing. … Nicotine (from tobacco) and caffeine cause narrowing of the blood vessels in the hands and feet. When blood vessels are …
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… swelling or deep pain in one leg, it can be a symptom of a blood clot that has moved from the leg to the lung. Yes … There are other reasons for colour and temperature changes. Bruises often look blue. A limb may turn blue or pale if you … day. Take a look at your feet to see if you have pressure spots, redness, or blisters. Remove all jewellery. Remove …
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… joints move every time you move your arms. To better understand shoulder problems and injuries, you may want to … may occur soon after the injury. Sometimes nerves or blood vessels may be injured or pinched during the injury. … cold, or it may look pale or blue. Acute injuries include: Bruises ( contusions ). They occur when small blood vessels …
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… it? The ring of muscle and other tissue that forms where blood vessels in the umbilical cord enter a fetus's body is … child has an umbilical hernia: You may notice a soft bulge under the skin of the belly button. The doctor can push part of the …
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… to have this type of reaction if you have had: A positive skin test for a penicillin allergy. Hives that appeared … and slowly increase how much you take. You do this under your doctor's supervision. This lets your immune … to penicillin if you have had a rash with red, blotchy spots that appeared from a few hours to days after you took …
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… a thin rod about the size of a matchstick that is inserted under the skin (subdermal) on the inside of your arm. The implant … out. Your doctor numbs the area and "injects" the implant under your skin. No cuts are made in your skin. To remove …
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… of the heart chambers. It occurs when germs get into the bloodstream and settle inside the heart, often on a valve . … Muscle or joint pain. Cough. Shortness of breath. Blood under the fingernails or tiny purple and red spots under the skin. See your doctor if you have symptoms …