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… give driver training classes. If you can't drive because of problems from your stroke, and you do not have other … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… movements or a decrease in the consistency of stools that causes the discharge of watery, loose stools. The severity of … a few diarrhea stools in a day. Severe diarrhea has many causes. Stomach flu ( gastroenteritis ) or food poisoning may … changes, stress, irritable bowel syndrome , and certain medicines . Occasionally, persistent diarrhea can be a …
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… . Finding these other conditions is important, because they may need different treatment. If your doctor thinks … protein (CRP) test. It can help find diseases that cause inflammation, such as polymyalgia rheumatica . Thyroid … Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica …
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… to avoid dehydration. Not drinking enough fluid can cause constipation. When the weather gets hot or when your … is getting more exercise, he or she needs more to drink. Use the following table to determine how many 240 mL (8 fl … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD …
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… root . This slipping is called spondylolisthesis . It can cause back or buttock pain and pain that runs from the lower back down one or both legs. It may cause numbness or weakness in one or both legs. Sometimes it … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD …
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… seat. Bring your feet in toward the chair. Then stand up. Use the arms of the chair to push yourself up while keeping … make pain worse. "Good posture" generally means your ears, shoulders, and hips are in a straight line. If this posture … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Brian D. O'Brien MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney …
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… Overview Expectant management, or observation, is sometimes used to manage a high-risk pregnancy. You may need expectant … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… for most people. Before an IDET procedure, you are given medicine to help you relax, and you will be numb. A doctor … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of …
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… the hands are common. Mild swelling of your hands may be caused by the normal buildup of fluid during pregnancy. Red, itchy palms and soles of the feet are caused by changing hormone levels. The symptoms go away after … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD …
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… of the membrane sac surrounding the lungs may cause pain and difficult breathing. Bumps (nodules) may also … in muscles next to affected joints. Inflammation may also cause pressure on the nerves (compression). An example is … Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Donald Sproule MDCM, CCFP - Family Medicine Martin …
