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… treatment and especially if you don't do something to prevent them. What are the symptoms? Symptoms often develop … the skin and nails on your hands and feet. Ask about your medical history. This includes any previous symptoms of nail … carefully. Applying a topical antifungal medicine may help prevent repeat infections. Keep your feet and hands dry. Dry …
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… stung and how to give the shot. Also, be sure to wear a medical alert bracelet or other jewellery that lists your … want to try allergy shots, called immunotherapy, to help prevent worse allergic reactions in the future. Preventing stings To reduce your chances of being stung: …
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… usually done in the radiology department at a hospital or medical centre. The test is most often done by a doctor who … to hold your breath when pictures are taken. This can help prevent blurry pictures. Then the procedure will be repeated … risk for colon cancer and whether this screening method can prevent cancer. Colon preps that are more comfortable are …
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… pain management with medicine and coping skills, and other medical treatments. These programs teach you how to care for your back and how to prevent reinjury. If you have long-term pain, they teach you … programs teach you how to care for your back and how to prevent reinjury. If you have long-term pain, they teach you …
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… on your leg. Here are some things you can do that may help prevent leg cramps. Get regular exercise. Take a warm bath … pregnancy, but it can be life-threatening and requires medical treatment. DVT may cause your calf or thigh to ache … on your leg. Here are some things you can do that may help prevent leg cramps. Get regular exercise. Take a warm bath …
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… or meat, or eat produce grown in contaminated water. Preventing infections Washing your hands well may be all you need to do to prevent infection from some animals. But with others, you … Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Leslie …
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… This decreases the pressure on the aneurysm and prevents it from rupturing. Whether this surgery can be done … vital functions (such as blood pressure), and treatment to prevent rebleeding. Stroke … Current as of: December 19, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine …
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… If you're pregnant, staying in a target range can also help prevent problems during pregnancy. Work with your doctor to … mmol/L or lower. footnote 4 Diabetes: Preventing High Blood Sugar Emergencies Home Blood Sugar … Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine …
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… healthy. Let your nipples air-dry after each feeding. This prevents clothing from sticking to and irritating the … are very sore, placing breast shields inside your bra to prevent contact between clothes and nipples may help. Use … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine Thomas …
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… of bone tissue, control symptoms such as bone pain, and prevent other problems such as arthritis, fractures, or … and improve your balance. This can help reduce falls and prevent broken bones. Splints or braces to support your … Current as of: September 8, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine …