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Preventing Foot Problems Training Techniques

… orthopedic surgeons, podiatrists, and sports medicine health professionals can advise you. Buy new shoes … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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Hepatitis B and C Risk of Liver Cancer

… Cirrhosis Hepatitis B Hepatitis B: Should I Take Antiviral Medicine for Chronic Hepatitis B? Current as of: … Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Donald Sproule MDCM, CCFP - Family Medicine Adam … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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Mild Moderate or Severe Diarrhea

… movements or a decrease in the consistency of stools that causes the discharge of watery, loose stools. The severity of … changes, stress, irritable bowel syndrome , and certain medicines . Occasionally, persistent diarrhea can be a … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD …
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Returning to Play After a Head Injury During a Sporting Event

… history. The player's concussion history. The player's medicine use. The type of sport and the position played. The player's … gone, both at rest and during exercise or exertion. Using medicine to improve concussion symptoms is not the same …
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Lab Tests for Fibromyalgia

… . Finding these other conditions is important, because they may need different treatment. If your doctor thinks … Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Kathleen …
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Dehydration Drinking Enough Fluids Babies and Young Children

… to avoid dehydration. Not drinking enough fluid can cause constipation. When the weather gets hot or when your … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine H. Michael …
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Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis

… root . This slipping is called spondylolisthesis . It can cause back or buttock pain and pain that runs from the lower … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Heather Quinn …
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Pre-Eclampsia Expectant Management

… Overview Expectant management, or observation, is sometimes used to manage a high-risk pregnancy. You may need expectant … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine William …
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Intradiscal Electrothermal Therapy IDET for Low Back Pain

… for most people. Before an IDET procedure, you are given medicine to help you relax, and you will be numb. A doctor … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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Exercises for Heel Pain or Tightness

… with the toes of one foot (keep your heel on the floor and use your other foot to anchor the towel). Curl your toes to … can help supervise a program recommended by your sports medicine specialist or a foot specialist, such as an … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD …