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… information from the eye to the brain. If it's inflamed, you may have blurred or double vision or even loss of … total loss of vision, usually in one eye. You may have pain when you move your eye. When vision loss is partial, you may have: Loss of vision in …
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… A minor pleural effusion may not cause any symptoms. When symptoms occur, they may include trouble breathing, … chest pain, fever, or a cough. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask questions about your symptoms and past … you may get medicines to treat pneumonia or heart failure. When the condition is treated, the effusion usually goes …
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… nail can be removed. Surgical nail removal can be done in your doctor's office. Your doctor will give you an injection … It Is Done Surgical nail removal is usually performed only when a large portion of the nail is diseased and damaged or … infection by keeping the area clean. Abnormal nail growth. When the nail grows back, it may be odd in shape and …
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… do not recommend using them more than once. Talk with your doctor before reusing these items. Some people who have … Dispose of reused syringes and lancets in safe containers when: The shot or prick hurts when you use the syringe or lancet. The needle or lancet …
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… have a structure like the cholesterol produced in the body. You can find phytosterols in many plants and thus in foods … cancer is treatable, but treatment may be more successful when you find and treat the cancer as early as possible. The … important for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. When using natural health products, keep in mind the …
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… often called degenerative disc disease and osteoarthritis . When this condition is in the neck, it's called cervical … that can range from mild to severe. What causes it? As your body ages, the discs between the bones of the spine … spurs. What are the symptoms? There are often no symptoms. When there are symptoms, neck pain and stiffness are the …
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… often called degenerative disc disease and osteoarthritis . When this condition is in the lower back, it's called lumbar … that can range from mild to severe. What causes it? As your body ages, the discs between the bones of the spine … spurs. What are the symptoms? There are often no symptoms. When there are symptoms, back pain and stiffness are the …
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… with rest and relaxation. Illnesses that cause fever. When the cause of the fever goes away, the heart rate usually returns to normal. Dehydration. When the dehydration is treated, the heart rate usually … of tobacco, alcohol, caffeine, or other stimulants may help your heart rate return to normal. Cocaine, amphetamines, and …
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… need further care. Intravenous (IV) line puncture site If you need intravenous fluids or medicine directly into the … have this symptom, call your doctor. Removing the catheter when the vein becomes irritated usually relieves the … for 3 to 5 minutes after the catheter or needle is removed. When blood is drawn from an artery, pressure is applied for …
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… This stage of thinking should be taken into account when you are counselling adolescents. For example, when you are talking about smoking, it may be more effective …