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… from the cervix. In placenta previa, the placenta forms low in the uterus and covers all or part of the cervix. … any symptoms. But others may have warning signs such as: Painless vaginal bleeding. The blood is often bright red, … regular contractions and aches or pains in your lower back or belly. How is it diagnosed? Most cases of placenta …
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… use as a step toward quitting may help you quit for good. Slowly cutting down the number of times you use tobacco in a … not as an end in itself. It's not clear that cutting back on tobacco reduces the health risks of using tobacco. … work, or stop having cigarettes with your morning coffee. Slowly increase the time between cigarettes. Smoke only …
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… position for any length of time increases the risk that the lower legs, feet, or hands will swell. That's because … of an extremity when a blood clot interrupts blood flow in a vein in the arm or leg. Fluid that accumulates in … breathing Mild Mild difficulty breathing Do you have pain in the area with the swelling? Yes Pain with swelling …
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… or medicines may affect your reaction to anesthesia or pain medicines. Talk about any physical restrictions you … surgeon or nurse will remind you to do these things: Follow the instructions exactly about when to stop eating and … airway (laryngeal mask airway, or LMA) is placed in the back of your throat. These things help you breathe during …
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… bowel movements each week. And you may have some of the following problems: Straining Feeling that you don't completely … to pass a stool Constipation may occur with cramping and pain in the rectum caused by the strain of trying to pass … of fecal material (fecal incontinence). So you may go back and forth between having constipation and diarrhea. …
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… are used for a pregnancy test and to tell whether you have low iron levels (are anemic ) or have signs of infection. At … or crave certain foods, and you may have aches and pains. You also may enjoy the flutters of your baby moving … and strengthening exercises are well suited to pregnancy: Back press Backward stretch Diagonal curl Forward bend Leg …
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… swollen veins in the anal canal. This common problem can be painful, but it's usually not serious. Veins can swell … hemorrhoids, home treatment is all you need. This includes slowly adding fibre to your meals, drinking more water, and … the anus. After bowel movements, you may have to push them back through the anus. At worst, large internal hemorrhoids …
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… Your bunion may not cause any symptoms. Or you may have pain in your big toe, red or irritated skin over the bunion, … toe boxes (the area around the toes). The shoes should have low or flat heels and good arch supports. Avoid tight, … as being able to wear any kind of shoe). Bunions may come back after surgery. This is more likely if you keep wearing …
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… may be minor or serious. They may include symptoms such as pain, swelling, cramps, numbness, tingling, weakness, or … leg problems if you know what the bones of the thigh and lower leg look like, as well as the muscles and tendons. Leg … Making the Most of Your Appointment Back Problems and Injuries Hip Problems, Age 11 and Younger …
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… injury An acute injury may be caused by a direct blow, a penetrating injury, or a fall. Or it may be caused by … twisting, jerking, jamming, or bending a limb abnormally. Pain may be sudden and severe. Bruising and swelling may … If a bone is sticking out of the skin, don't try to push it back into your skin. It's better to leave the bone alone. …
