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… and urethra that have dropped abnormally low in the pelvic area. The doctor makes a cut (incision) in the belly wall to … the urethra (or belly wall) to allow urine to drain. You will likely go home 1 to 2 days after the surgery if … the Burch colposuspension surgery. About 9 out of 10 women are cured ("dry") during the year after surgery. After 5 …
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… Visit On this page: Overview Overview Your first prenatal visit will probably be the longest visit … will ask about your medical history. This helps your care provider plan the best possible care for your pregnancy and childbirth. Things you'll be …
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… and diabetes. Regular physical activity can also improve: Your cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength Day-to-day … using the exercise videos. Physical Activity Counselling Toolkit (University of Alberta, Canada) Topics O and P of this Toolkit are specific to stroke and describe the types of physical …
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… If open surgery (which requires a large incision) is done, you will most likely spend several days in the hospital. … surgery is most often used to treat GERD symptoms that are likely to be caused in part by a hiatal hernia and that … relieve your symptoms, and the remaining symptoms are proved to be caused by reflux of stomach juices. You do …
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… riding a stationary bicycle for 5 to 10 minutes. Warming up your muscles reduces the risk of injury. Make stretching … can give you specific instructions and watch to be sure you are landing correctly. Jump and spin. On the same spot, bend … can give you specific instructions and watch to be sure you are landing correctly. Jump and spin. On the same spot, bend …
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… Overview Most people who are diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) are women in their child-bearing years. Questions about … long-term in women who have MS. footnote 2 Plan ahead If you have MS, and you want to have children, talk with your …
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… a long-lasting (chronic) disease that may last throughout your life—you must treat it long term. But following a … plan can be difficult over a long period of time. Here are some reasons you may not follow your management plan. Possible solutions are listed too. Asthma management plan problems Reasons you …
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… Overview Follow these steps when your blood sugar level is below your target range (usually below 4.0 mmol/L). Share treatment instructions with your partner, co-workers, and friends. They can help if you are too weak or confused to treat your low blood sugar. Be …
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… may be especially helpful for reducing heel pain when you first get out of bed. If you have questions about how to … the rolling pin or ball with the arch of your foot. If you are able to, progress to doing this exercise while you are standing up. Toe stretch Towel stretch Calf stretch …
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… tips to help relieve itching from a rash. Keep the itchy area cool and moist. Put cloths soaked in ice water on the … worse. Add a handful of oatmeal (ground to a powder) to your bath. Or you can try an oatmeal bath product, such as … next to your skin. Use gentle soaps on your skin. Examples are Basis, Cetaphil, Dove, and Oil of Olay. Use as little …
