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… when you drop down into the water (descend) and come back up (ascend). Scuba injuries may be mild. But in some … your body decreases. This can cause problems such as sinus pain or a ruptured eardrum. As you ascend, water pressure … surface (decompresses) at the right rate, the nitrogen can slowly and safely leave the body through the lungs. But if a …
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… is iliotibial band syndrome? Iliotibial band syndrome is pain and swelling of the iliotibial band (also called the IT … You may have snapping hip pain as the iliotibial band snaps back and forth over the bony point of the hip. The pain may … instructed by a physiotherapist or sports medicine doctor. Steroid injections at the most tender spot are sometimes …
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… for insect sting allergies is a series of allergy shots given to reduce your sensitivity to allergens that … available to treat allergies to stings from: Honeybees. Yellow jackets. Hornets. Paper wasps. Fire ants. A solution of … are thinking about having immunotherapy, see: Allergies: Should I Take Shots for Insect Sting Allergies? What To …
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… high triglycerides treated? A healthy lifestyle can help lower your triglycerides and your risk of coronary artery … that are important to many health problems. Statins: Should I Take Them to Prevent a Heart Attack or Stroke? … lake trout, herring, and sardines. If you drink alcohol, try to drink less. Your risk of harm from alcohol is low if …
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… until the cancer has spread. Then, symptoms may include pain in the upper belly or the back, unexpected weight loss, loss of appetite, extreme … include: Pain in the upper belly or back. Jaundice. This yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes can happen when …
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… is made at the base of the palm of the hand. This allows the doctor to see the transverse carpal ligament. After … The stitches are removed 1 to 2 weeks after surgery. The pain and numbness may go away right after surgery or may … use of your hand for up to 3 months. How soon you can go back to work depends on the type of surgery you had, whether …
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… much of the fluid. Or maybe the fluid doesn't drain as it should from the inner ear. Or it may be both. It's hard to … may be bad enough to cause nausea and vomiting. Tinnitus, a low roaring, ringing, or hissing in your ear. Hearing loss, … vertigo less often. Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco. Try to reduce the stress in your life. To reduce your …
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… is the only way to solve their problems and end their pain. People who have suicidal thoughts may not seek help … of a problem and are different from actively planning to try suicide. The risk of suicide is higher if someone often … consider or attempt suicide have one or more of the following risks: A personal history of suicide attempts A …
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… same time the bladder squeezes, the urethra relaxes. This allows urine to pass through the urethra and out of the body. … the sphincter alone. The sphincter may be too weak to hold back the urine. And any extra pressure from sneezing, … . Bowel problems, such as constipation. Prostatitis , a painful infection of the prostate gland. Certain …
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… tube is put into your bladder through a small cut in your lower belly. The urine collects in a bag attached to the … the drainage bag lower than your bladder to keep urine from backing up. Clean the bag after removing it from the … leaks. You have blood or pus in your urine. You have pain in your back just below your rib cage. This is called …
