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… Overview When you have asthma, certain things can make your symptoms worse. These things are called triggers. … Asthma Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… Information Overview The inability to move a part of your body (paralysis) as a result of a tick bite is a rare problem. Tick paralysis can be caused by several different types of ticks in North America. … Tick Bites Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… is an infection of fluid that builds up in the belly. It causes pain and swelling inside the belly. It may also cause a … without a clear cause. This infection is serious. Even if your symptoms are mild, you need medical care right away. If … Cirrhosis Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… to the Achilles tendon ( Achilles tendinopathy ) can cause pain and stiffness on and above the back of the heel. … during work, play, or daily activities: Reach and stay at a healthy weight. Do calf stretches with your toe pointed slightly in. Make sure your body is warmed …
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… who is grieving. Here are some ideas that may help. Teach your teen about the grieving process. Teens may need help … or to try to solve your teen's problems. Let your teen use their own problem-solving skills. Let your teen react to … teens need activities that express their feelings in a healthy way. Look at photographs, watch a movie about loss, …
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… preventing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries has focused on women: women athletes injure their ACLs up to 8 … riding a stationary bicycle for 5 to 10 minutes. Warming up your muscles reduces the risk of injury. Make stretching … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… contagious until the blisters are completely healed. What causes them? Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus … may include a spot that tingles, burns, or itches around your mouth and on your lips. A blister usually forms within … Herpes Adaptation Date: 9/19/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC …
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… at the end of the questionnaire. Symptom score point scale Use the following point scale to answer the questions. 0 … often have you had the feeling of not completely emptying your bladder after you finished urinating? Over the past … 1549–1557. Current as of: February 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… Overview The Epley and Semont manoeuvres are exercises used to treat benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) . … 10- to 15-minute session usually is all that's needed. When your head is firmly moved into different positions, the … 2067–2074. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… Overview Radiofrequency palatoplasty is a procedure that uses an electrical current to shrink and stiffen the back … 4 weeks after the surgery for you to notice a decrease in your snoring. You may need additional treatments if the … and Belfus. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …