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… adult or can't have open surgery because of other health problems. Need a quick recovery and can accept that the … again if the contracture comes back. Risks The risk of problems after this procedure is very low. When problems do … crack in the skin (fissure). Minor nerve or tendon injury. Infection. Dupuytren's Disease …
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… blood cell . White blood cells protect the body against infection. CD4+ cells are also called T-lymphocytes, … body continues to produce new CD4+ cells to fight the HIV infection. If the infection is not treated with medicines, the body gradually …
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… understand what your loved one is going through. Encourage contact with family and close friends. A support system will … understand what your loved one is going through. Encourage contact with family and close friends. A support system will …
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… you with exercises and activities. Is there any reason to contact your doctor before 4 weeks? Dr. Keller: We look for … you with exercises and activities. Is there any reason to contact your doctor before 4 weeks? Dr. Keller: We look for …
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… symptoms with topics such as: Finger, Hand, and Wrist Problems, Non-Injury . Shoulder Problems and Injuries . Osteoarthritis . Fibromyalgia . Low … and Injuries Back School for Low Back Pain Bacterial Infections of the Spine Baker's Cyst Bev's Story: Coping …
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… Overview Burns can happen in any home. Heat, electricity, contact with hard or rough surfaces (friction), and some … burns Heat burns, also called thermal burns, are caused by contact with fire, steam, hot objects, or hot liquids. Tap … sparklers. Electrical burns Electrical burns are caused by contact with electrical sources or by lightning. Electrical …
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… medical care decisions that are important to many health problems. Gallstones: Should I Have Gallbladder Surgery? … if a gallstone is blocking a bile duct and causing an infection. Yellowing of your skin and the whites of your … attack. Waiting to see what happens usually won't cause problems. If you have a second attack, you may want to have …
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… a rash on the skin of the foot. It's the most common skin infection caused by a fungus. Athlete's foot can cause … may depend on the type of athlete's foot you have. Toe web infection usually occurs between the fourth and fifth toes. … skin gets scaly, peels, and cracks. If you get a bacterial infection, the skin may break down even more. Moccasin-type …
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… Body aches. Weight loss. Fever. Swollen lymph nodes. Skin problems. Eye problems. Painful joints. How is sarcoidosis … by the disease. If you take a corticosteroid, stay in close contact with your doctor to make sure that you find the … by the disease. If you take a corticosteroid, stay in close contact with your doctor to make sure that you find the …
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… have to keep small children from rubbing their eyes. Remove contacts. If you wear contact lenses, take your contacts out before you try to remove the …