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… for 2 to 4 weeks or longer, until the uterus has healed. Use sanitary pads until you stop bleeding. Using pads makes it easier to monitor your bleeding. Do not use tampons until your doctor says it's okay. If you have a … Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kirtly Jones MD - …
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… a pea, even a blood blister, will usually heal on its own. Use a loose bandage to protect it. Avoid the activity that caused the blister. If a small blister is on a weight-bearing … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD …
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… sugar, so take steps to protect yourself. If possible, use a continuous glucose monitor (CGM). This is a useful tool to help predict when your blood sugar is getting … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Heather Quinn MD - Family Medicine Colleen O'Connor …
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… one way to measure kidney function. Your doctor will also use a test that measures the amount of protein in your urine and the cause of your kidney disease to guide your treatment. The eGFR … Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD …
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… so your feet are flat on the floor. If you can't do this, use a footrest so your feet can be flat. Keep the curve in … your body. Get up out of your chair, and stretch your arms, shoulders, back, and legs. When you sit, shrug and relax … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD …
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… Goldman et al., eds., Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine , 8th ed., vol. 1, pp. 1294–1303. New York: … 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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… clean the gap. An allergic skin reaction to the products used to apply the artificial nails. You may develop itching, … redness, and swelling around the nail. The reaction may cause the natural nail to separate from the nail bed. Home … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica …
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… Information Overview Many soaps, shampoos, and perfumes cause some burning in the eye. Flushing these products out of … problems. Other products also contain chemicals that can cause the eyes to burn. Predictably, pepper spray causes a … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD …
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… that you get plenty of these nutritious foods every day. Use these ideas to get started. Make smart snack choices … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Kathleen … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… a bed or couch. The pain also may improve with walking, because gravity helps blood to reach the foot. As PAD gets worse, the pain may interrupt sleep, cause a lack of appetite, and make the leg sensitive to the … Electrophysiology E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney …
