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… afterwards. It's given me back at least a little feeling of control."— Avery, 81 "My hospice palliative care nurses have … usually include: Basic medical care with a focus on pain and symptom control. Medical supplies and equipment as … be used to cure your cancer, but it may be given to reduce pain. People who want to live as long as possible by any …
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… medicines can cause leg problems. A few examples are: Birth control pills and estrogen. These can increase the risk of blood clots in the leg, which may cause pain or swelling. Calcium channel blockers, which are used … the risk of blood clots in the leg, which may cause pain or swelling. Calcium channel blockers, which are used …
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… Symptoms of acute coronary syndrome include: Chest pain or pressure, or a strange feeling in the chest. Sweating. Shortness of breath. Nausea or vomiting. Pain, pressure, or a strange feeling in the back, neck, jaw, … attack. This test measures the electrical signals that control your heart's rhythm. A blood test will look for a …
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… the palm open and disturbing a large area of the hand. The pain and numbness may go away right after surgery. Or it may … for carpal tunnel syndrome have fewer or no symptoms of pain and numbness in their hand after surgery. footnote 1 In … A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders , 21(1): …
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… shape, you may have fewer angina symptoms, such as chest pain or pressure. Being active can also help you manage … (EKG) to measure the electrical signals that control the rhythm of your heartbeat. And you may get an … push or bounce the stretch. You should feel a stretch, not pain. Breathe normally as you stretch. Don't hold your …
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… or recurrent breast cancer? Breast cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in one or both breasts. … breast or on your chest wall, changes in your nipple, bone pain, and shortness of breath. Or you may not have any … For example: If your bones are affected, you may have bone pain. And your bones may break more easily. If your lungs …
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… find that: Your breasts are swollen. They feel tender or painful. Women often describe this as a dull or aching pain, heaviness, or soreness. Your breasts feel lumpy. Your … breasts good support. Ask your doctor about low-dose birth control pills. For some women, these help reduce breast …
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… It is often hard to tell the difference between true labour pains and Braxton Hicks contractions, especially in your … or stronger. Go away when you're active. (True labour pains may continue or increase during activity.) Are more … measures, such as breathing techniques or massage, to control pain and anxiety. Or you may want medicine for pain, …
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… or litter-box train your pet. Clean up pet waste often. Control and remove fleas and ticks. They can carry disease. … pets include: Cat-scratch fever . This causes swelling and pain in the lymph nodes and loss of appetite. In most cases, … cryptosporidium. These cause diarrhea, cramping, stomach pain, fever, and vomiting. You can be infected when you …
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… to cope with your feelings. This can help you feel more in control and help get you back to your life's activities. … can help relieve symptoms like sleep problems, chronic pain, and headaches. Medicines can also help if you have … later. You may find that your headaches evolve into chronic pain, which can make even the lightest activities difficult. …