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… receive a minor electrical shock. You may feel tingling in your hand or arm. Usually, this tingling goes away in a few … the skin or other symptoms, there is no reason to worry. If your skin is burned by electricity, there is cause for … Shock Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… shoulder pain that does not change when you move your neck, shoulder, or arm or that occurs with symptoms elsewhere in your body (such as in your abdomen or chest) may be referred … Injuries Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… Overview Tubal ligation is a surgical procedure in which your fallopian tubes are blocked, cut, or sealed. It's done to prevent your eggs from travelling from your ovaries into the … Surgery Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… have vaginal dryness around the time of menopause. Or if your ovaries were removed during a hysterectomy … The estrogen affects only the vaginal area. Talk with your doctor if you have any problems during intercourse … options. Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… sun during these hours, make sure to take care to protect yourself and your family. Physical sunscreens, such as zinc oxide, are … Sunburn Adaptation Date: 6/14/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC …
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… Don't drink too much alcohol before eating. It may dull your senses, and you might not chew food properly or might … of food. Take small bites. Cut meat into small pieces. Chew your food thoroughly. Do not give popcorn, nuts, or hard … Emergencies Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… varies depending on the injury, the type of surgery, and your doctor's preference. In general, meniscus surgery is … Meniscus repair surgery Bear weight (put weight on your knee while standing or walking) Right away, as … Surgery? Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… The choice of medicine may depend on the time of day when your headaches tend to occur. Some people may need a … the right medicine can take some time. Keeping track of your symptoms can help your doctor determine the proper … 2451–2457. Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… sometimes called diastolic heart failure. This is because your left ventricle is not able to fill properly with blood … some (but not all) of the blood in the ventricle out to your body. A normal ejection fraction is more than 55%. This … 1, 2022. Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - …
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… can be given in a hospital. You can also give it to yourself or to your child at home. It is easily stored. You can carry … factor. Current as of: September 8, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
