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… caused by a cold or allergies can make apnea worse. Wear compression stockings if your doctor recommends them. People who have … in their lower legs and ankles may be helped by wearing compression stockings during the day. This may prevent a …
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… one or both testicles ( hydrocele ) or an enlarged vein (varicose vein) in the scrotum ( varicocele ). Usually these … recovering from a genital injury, wear snug underwear or compression shorts to help support the injured area. You can … recovering from a genital injury, wear snug underwear or compression shorts to help support the injured area. You can …
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… Basics What are hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the anal canal. This common problem can be painful, but it's usually not serious. Veins can swell inside the anal canal to form internal … Hemorrhoids are usually caused by too much pressure on the veins in the pelvic and rectal area. Sitting on the toilet a …
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… or laxatives to help with constipation. You may have stockings that put pressure on your legs to prevent blood … or laxatives to help with constipation. You may have stockings that put pressure on your legs to prevent blood …
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… your feet, avoiding salty foods, and wearing support stockings may help. Call your doctor or midwife if you have … your feet, avoiding salty foods, and wearing support stockings may help. Call your doctor or midwife if you have …
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… when you lie flat, the blood that ordinarily pools in the veins of your legs is reentering your bloodstream. If you … to retain fluid. Elevating your feet or wearing supportive stockings can help relieve the swelling. Sudden weight gain … to retain fluid. Elevating your feet or wearing supportive stockings can help relieve the swelling. Sudden weight gain …
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… similar to restless legs syndrome. These conditions include varicose veins , arthritis , or intermittent claudication (a tight, … may have you try other treatments, such as a pneumatic compression device. This device pumps air in and out of …
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… warts, and other contagious conditions. Wear socks or stockings with shoes. Wear socks without seams. Avoid … warts, and other contagious conditions. Wear socks or stockings with shoes. Wear socks without seams. Avoid …
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… which is one sign of pressure on a nerve root (nerve root compression). Specific muscles receive messages from … little. A decreased or absent reflex may mean that there is compression in the L2, L3, or L4 region. Achilles tendon … toes. A decreased or absent reflex may mean that there is compression in the S1 region. Current as of: August …
