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… or plates. The surgery takes 2 to 4 hours. Most doctors use general anesthesia, so you'll be asleep. But the surgery … a metal triangle called a trapeze over your bed. You can use this to help move yourself around in bed. You will be … older people, are never able to move as well as they used to. You will slowly return to most of your activities. …
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… kinds of percutaneous discectomy procedures. All of them use small instruments that are inserted between the … to go home on the same day you have the procedure. You can use prescription medicine to control pain while you recover. … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… shock wave lithotripsy, or ESWL. This treatment uses sound waves to break kidney stones into tiny pieces. … sound waves at your stone through a cushion. The doctor may use a small, flexible tube called a stent. The stent will … fragments usually pass in the urine for a few days and cause mild pain. If you have a larger stone, you may need more …
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… as a complication of previous nasal surgery, from cocaine use, excessive nose picking, trauma, cancer, or diseases … begins to die, and a hole forms. Some perforations can cause bleeding, pain, and a whistling sound when you inhale. … without a prescription. Several surgical techniques may be used to close a larger perforation. A surgeon may use tissue …
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… mouth care products. Pediatric dentists recommend that you use a rice-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste up to age 3. Ask your dentist if this is right for your child. Use a pea-sized amount for children ages 3 to 6 years. … or varnish that the dentist applies to your child's teeth. Use supplements only as directed. And keep them out of reach …
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… teenagers. It's more common in boys than in girls. What causes it? Rapid growth and an imbalance of hormones during adolescence may cause a slipped capital femoral epiphysis. An injury or a … your symptoms. X-rays and sometimes CT scan or MRI are used to confirm a diagnosis of slipped capital femoral …
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… a phone within reach or you have an emergency call device, use it to call for help. If you do not have a phone within … window or a place where you think you can be heard. Yell or use an object to make noise so someone might hear you. If you can reach something that you can use for a pillow, place it under your head. Try to stay warm …
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… something else between your hands and the wound. You can use many layers of clean cloth, plastic bags, or the cleanest material available. Use your bare hands to apply direct pressure only as a last … flow. Apply steady, direct pressure for a full 15 minutes. Use a clock—15 minutes can seem like a long time. Resist the …
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… caring for someone who is unable to care for themself because they are recovering from an illness or a surgery. Or you … is often called a sponge bath, but face cloths are often used too. You can give a full bath in bed without getting … and shoulders. Start by filling two basins with warm water. Use the first basin for soaping up a face cloth and wringing …
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… is one way to measure kidney function. The eGFR is also used to find the stage of chronic kidney disease. The eGFR … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of …
