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… Meniscus Repair On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … Overview A meniscus tear is a common injury to the cartilage that stabilizes and cushions the knee joint. Whether or … flap, long-standing, and degenerative tears—those caused by years of wear and tear—generally can't be repaired. Your …
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… for your doctor to check for other eye problems, such as damage from diabetes. When a cataract isn't treated until after … your eye heals. You may need laser surgery a few months or years later if your vision clouds up again. Serious problems … what to expect, then maybe I won't be so nervous. Betty, age 72 I didn't even know that I had a cataract until my eye …
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… CPAP. Or you might have surgery to improve an airway blockage so that you can tolerate CPAP better. … almost always cures sleep apnea that is caused by blockage of the upper airway. But other treatments work almost as … Radiofrequency ablation for sleep apnea can cause: Damage to tissue near the area being treated. Infection. …
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… activity that you do for 5 to 15 minutes to recover from physical activity. Start the cool-down soon after you have completed the physical activity. This helps your heart and body return to … laps or fast biking, you might also cool down with a massage, cold water bath, eating a snack, or sleeping. © 2016 …
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… Foodborne Illness and Safe Food Handling On this page: Cause Prevention Symptoms What Happens … asked about your symptoms and general health. You'll get a physical examination. Your doctor will ask where you've been … you'll be asked about your symptoms and health and get a physical examination. Your doctor will ask where you've been …
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… Prolotherapy for Low Back Pain On this page: Treatment Overview Treatment … Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Nancy Greenwald MD - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Current as of: November … Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Nancy Greenwald MD - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation This information does …
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… activities Last updated December 1, 2016 Being more physically active can help you feel better, deal with stress … balance in the body) or Tai Chi (a Chinese system of slow physical exercise designed for relaxation, balance, …
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… Vegetarian Diets On this page: Overview Eating a Healthy Diet Vegetarian Diets for … your baby. footnote 1 Young children Children ages 1 to 2 years need extra fat for brain and nerve development. If you use milk, use whole milk. Don't use …
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… Stroke: Common Problems On this page: Overview Overview The problems you … Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Richard D. Zorowitz MD - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Current as of: December … Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Richard D. Zorowitz MD - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation This information does …
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… Stroke: Memory Tips On this page: Overview Overview A stroke often … Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Richard D. Zorowitz MD - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Current as of: December … Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Richard D. Zorowitz MD - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation This information does …