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… Apply medicine. Medicated creams that you put on the skin (topical) may soothe sore muscles. Stretch your muscles. … faster. Stretch slowly to the point just before discomfort starts. Then hold the stretch for 30 to 60 seconds. Do this 3 … faster. Stretch slowly to the point just before discomfort starts. Then hold the stretch for 30 to 60 seconds. Do this 3 …
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… of light No Flashes of light Did the flashes of light start suddenly? Yes Sudden flashes of light No Sudden flashes … may need to be held strongly so that first aid can be started and so that you can assess how serious the eye injury … of light No Flashes of light Did the flashes of light start suddenly? Yes Sudden flashes of light No Sudden flashes …
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… may ask you about your pain including: When did your pain start? How long does your pain last? What makes your pain … may ask you about your pain including: When did your pain start? How long does your pain last? What makes your pain … patches may be used to relieve chronic pain. These include: Topical analgesics. These are pain relievers that you apply …
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… Pain may be sudden and severe. Bruising and swelling may start soon after the injury. Acute injuries usually need … may be true: The bleeding slows or stops with pressure but starts again if you remove the pressure. The blood may soak … It will be hard to remove the jewellery after swelling starts. Rest. It's important to rest and protect an injured …
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… happen in late fall and winter. Because symptoms may not start for a couple of days, you may pass influenza to someone … medicine that can make the symptoms milder. It's best to start taking it within 2 days of your first symptoms. Can the … to pass it to someone else from 1 day before symptoms start and up to 5 days after symptoms develop. Children and …
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… Pain may be sudden and severe. Bruising and swelling may start soon after the injury. These injuries usually need … attach to it ( shin splints ). Inflammation of the plantar fascia. This is a broad, flat ligament on the bottom of the foot ( plantar fasciitis ). Inflammation at the top of the shin bone …
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… Healthy Eating On this page: Overview Health Tools Getting Started Dealing With Barriers to Healthy Eating Making Change … Overview Healthy Eating— How do you get started on healthy eating? Healthy eating starts with learning new ways to eat, such as adding more …