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… Capsaicin On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Used Risks Related Information Treatment Overview Capsaicin is the … an antioxidant , protecting the cells of the body from damage by harmful molecules called free radicals. Capsaicin …
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… Heavy Menstrual Periods On this page: Related Information What are heavy … treated? In most cases, heavy menstrual periods can be managed with medicines or hormone treatments. If those …
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… Lymphedema On this page: Conditions Basics Related Information Conditions Basics What is lymphedema? … propping up your affected arm or leg can help ease the drainage of lymph fluid. Gentle exercise and wearing compression …
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… Care for an Indwelling Urinary Catheter On this page: Overview Related Information Overview A urinary catheter is a … much urine. Pain in the flank, which is just below the rib cage and above the waist on either side of the back. Blood in …
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… Leukemia On this page: Health Tools Related Information What is leukemia? … and shrink tumours. Stem cell transplant . This replaces damaged cells with healthy stem cells. They help your bone …
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… Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) On this page: Related Information What is bird flu? Bird … through bird droppings and saliva on surfaces such as cages, tractors, and other farm equipment. Most people don't …
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… Achilles Tendon Problems On this page: Related Information What is the Achilles … that are designed to reduce stress on the Achilles tendon. Related Information Achilles Tendon Tear Swelling Tendon …
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… Contractions During Pregnancy: What to Expect On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Braxton Hicks contractions … uterus contracts to open the cervix . This is the first stage of childbirth. In most pregnancies, this happens at 37 …
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… Blood and Body Fluid Precautions On this page: Overview Related Information Overview What are blood and body fluid … advice if you are pricked by a needle (needlestick). Related Information Dealing With Emergencies Hepatitis B …
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… (Removal of the Breast) for Breast Cancer On this page: Surgery Overview What to expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Related Information Surgery Overview Mastectomy is removal … have. When you wake up from surgery, you will have a bandage over the surgery site. You will also have one or two …
