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… are no guarantees that a bunion surgery will fully relieve your pain. A regional anesthetic that affects only the foot … what is best. The surgery you get needs to be specific to your bunion. More than one procedure may be done at the same … a more normal position. Removal of bone from the end of the first metatarsal bone, which joins with the base of the big …
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… gently encourage someone who uses tobacco to quit. Think of your comments as only one event that may move that person … ask what you can do. Don't assume that the person wants your help or that you know the best way to help. If a person … had gone without tobacco and why they wanted to quit in the first place. Tell the person that it was right to try to …
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… if they get bird flu. What are the symptoms of bird flu? At first, the symptoms of bird flu can be the same as common … lung problem that can be deadly. How is it diagnosed? If your doctor thinks that you may have bird flu, your doctor will do a physical examination and ask you …
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… Overview Overview Crying is a child's first way of communicating. Parents and caregivers become … a medical problem may cause a child to not act normally. If your baby has colic , you may be concerned that a health … signs. Here are a few things to look for that may mean your baby has a health problem. Signs of not acting normally …
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… You will probably need help from friends or family for the first 2 weeks after surgery. Discomfort after surgery may be … times a day, as directed. Always keep a cloth between your skin and the ice pack. Taking pain medicines as prescribed. Immobilizing and protecting your shoulder by wearing a sling as directed. Your doctor …
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… more than  5 pounds . One should expect to spend the first weeks at home with occasional rest periods throughout … or snow)—are restricted for several months. Check with your surgeon before resuming cycling and swimming. Why It Is Done Surgery may be done if: Your child has a moderate to severe curve or yours is …
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… on how to increase the nutrition of the foods served in your school, please contact a public health dietitian in your area/district working with schools. To connect with a … information and resources, including the Teach Food First toolkit, to help support the health and learning of …
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… condition. You may feel at times as though you've lost your ability to live your life. Conserving, or saving, your energy means finding … butter to snacks. If you don't feel very hungry, try to eat first and drink water or other fluids after meals. This will …
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… swimming pools or in locker rooms. The fungi then grow in your shoes, especially if your shoes are tight and air can't move around your feet. … antifungal lotions, creams, or sprays usually are used first. These include clotrimazole (Lotriderm) and tolnaftate …
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… Physical pain Many medicines are available to relieve pain. Your doctor will choose the easiest and most non-invasive form of medicine to treat your level of pain. Medicines taken by mouth (oral) are usually used first, because they are easier to take and are usually less …