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… you go to bed if cramps wake you at night. Avoid pointing your toes while you stretch. Try not to sleep with your toes … to keep warmed-up muscles from shortening and cramping. Use good posture while exercising. Drink plenty of water … Non-Injury Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… likely to leave scars. Antibiotics improve the look of your skin by killing bacteria that cause acne. This means you'll have fewer pimples and redness. … Acne Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… Overview Problems that can develop when you have your tongue, inner cheek, uvula, or lip pierced include: … may block your throat. If you have your mouth pierced and use oral jewellery, make sure you can remove it. The ball on … Injuries Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… to have higher fevers than adults. Often you must look at your or your child's other symptoms to find out how serious … a temperature measurement, be sure to say what method you used to take it. For more information about how to take a … . Current as of: March 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… Most people with Parkinson's disease can eat the same healthy, balanced diet recommended for anyone. This includes … and low-fat dairy products. Protein may interfere with how your body absorbs levodopa. This can make the effects of the … of Parkinson's disease and side effects of medicines used to treat the disease can change your appetite and …
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… of bacteria that sticks to teeth. The bacteria in plaque use sugars in food to make acids. These acids can damage the … over time, but they can protect teeth from decay for years. Your dentist can check them and reapply them if needed. … Decay Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… Overview Alcoholic cardiomyopathy is caused by long-term heavy alcohol use . It is a type of … muscle is weakened and cannot pump blood efficiently. If your heart gets weaker, you may develop heart failure. … Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - …
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… Medicines That May Cause Arm or Leg Problems On this page: Overview Overview Some … prescribed by a doctor, stop taking the medicine. Talk to your doctor if you think you need to continue taking the medicine. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… neuroma is a swollen or thickened nerve in the ball of your foot. This can happen when your toes are squeezed … pain worse. What are the symptoms? Morton's neuroma can cause a very painful burning or sharp pain in your foot that … surgery. Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… (BPPV), you may have to deal with vertigo throughout your life. The spinning sensation it causes puts you at risk for falling and can also affect your … were walking. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
