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… you go to bed if cramps wake you at night. Avoid pointing your toes while you stretch. Try not to sleep with your toes pointed. Keep your legs warm while sleeping. Warm … Non-Injury Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… equipment with you if you do outdoor sports or activities. Your equipment may include: 2 or 3 fire-starting kits and a … Large plastic leaf bags, to wrap around you and over your backpack for quick rain and wind protection. … Exposure Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… pathologist) can help you learn ways to improve your speech. He or she may provide: Breathing exercises to improve voice volume. Speech exercises to make your sounds clear and precise. Tips to help make your speech … Disease Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… be prescribed. Do not start taking potassium supplements on your own. Talk with your doctor first to make sure it is safe for you. If you … therapy. Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - …
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… such as cocaine or amphetamines, also can cause changes in your heart rate or rhythm. If changes in your heart rate or … Call the doctor who prescribed the medicine before taking another dose. The medicine may need to be stopped, changed, or … it. Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… Overview Problems that can develop when you have your tongue, inner cheek, uvula, or lip pierced include: … or broken teeth. Scar tissue. Swelling that may block your throat. If you have your mouth pierced and use oral … Injuries Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… Kidneys Last updated March 29, 2024 Your kidneys remove waste, produce hormones and balance the fluids and chemicals in your body. There are various problems which can affect your kidneys, such as chronic disease or infection. Learn …
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… to help prevent skin infections. Clean and closely trim your child's fingernails. Have a small child wear mittens or … scratching. Or use light bandages over open blisters. Wash your child's hands often. Distract your child when you find … Syndrome Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
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… the piercing is and how thick the tissue is at the site. Your own ability to heal can also affect healing time. … or irritated or if scar tissue forms. You may need to see your doctor if your piercing does not seem to be healing. … Problems Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… include pain, pinching, and stiffness when you raise your arm. These symptoms are often brought on by doing … from bursitis or a tendon injury can keep you from moving your shoulder. Over time it can lead to stiffness and a … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
