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… Prevention Symptoms When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care … activities, and past injuries. You probably won't need to have an X-ray. But you may need an X-ray or other tests if … that are important to many health problems. Tennis Elbow: Should I Have Surgery? Prevention The best way to prevent …
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… or hammer, claw, or mallet toe. You may also be able to have a cobbler make changes to your shoes to make them more … you have shoe inserts or orthotics , bring them with you to test them out in various shoes. Shoe size, especially width, … size, pay attention to how it feels. Ignore shoe size. You should not have to "break in" shoes if they fit properly. If …
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… in warm rooms or during stressful times. It's common to have hot flashes at some point before or after menopause . … include: Blood clots. Stroke. Heart disease. Breast cancer. Dementia. Risk varies based on when you start HT in … footnote 1 If you have a history of heart disease or breast cancer, your doctor will probably advise you to avoid using …
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… causing discomfort. Pessaries come in different sizes and should be fitted carefully. Pessaries can be used … hard for you to remove and replace your pessary, you can have it done regularly at your doctor's office. Depending on … will be on urinary symptoms. This is called a "pessary test." If you have a problem with incontinence with a …
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… heartbeat, and hunger. How Well It Works Some people have found hypnosis to be helpful for anxiety, depression, … is some evidence that it helps with weight loss, anxiety in cancer patients, and symptoms during breast cancer treatment. footnote 1 Hypnosis is not intended to …
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… What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Surgery Related … in the palm side of the fingers and hand. Some people may have pain in their arm between the hand and the elbow. … important to many health problems. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Should I Have Surgery? Actionsets are designed to help …
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… Overview Overview Several oral devices have been tested to help treat people with sleep apnea or snoring . A … problems. Excess saliva in your mouth and mild discomfort should become less bothersome with regular use. Related …
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… less responsive to the allergens, which means you may have fewer symptoms. Allergy shots are given after careful skin testing for an allergy. During initial treatment, allergy … ( anaphylaxis ) to the shots and, possibly, death. You should have your asthma well controlled before you receive …
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… How is it diagnosed? If your doctor thinks that you may have secondary high blood pressure, you may need tests to diagnose other health problems. Your doctor will … blood pressure. Your kidneys don't work as well as they should. How is secondary high blood pressure treated? …
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… not a normal part of aging. Older adults are more likely to have long-term medical problems, such as diabetes or … anti-inflammatory drugs and lidocaine. Some may contain capsaicin . Cooling spray. One example is Biofreeze. You spray … (TENS) Back Problems and Injuries Cancer Pain Chronic Myofascial Pain Chronic Pelvic Pain …