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… Arthroplasty for Rheumatoid Arthritis On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … But if a joint is badly diseased, surgery may provide pain relief and improve function. Arthroplasty is considered … medicine, joint injections, physiotherapy, and exercise. Pain from rheumatoid arthritis can no longer be tolerated. …
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… and comfortable. For example, if you experience: tender or painful breasts - wear a comfortable, supportive bra … if you experience: Excessive shortness of breath Chest pain Painful uterine contractions (more than 6-8 per hour) …
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… Eye Problems and Blood in the Eye On this page: Overview Overview Sometimes small blood vessels in the … a serious problem if your vision is normal, there is no eye pain, and the bleeding does not cover a large portion of the … that occurs in the white of the eye. You may have mild pain or no pain at all. After an eye injury, blood usually …
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… with repeated or severe sprains can develop long-term joint pain and weakness. Treating a sprained ankle can help … using crutches if needed, if you can do so without too much pain. Start rehab with range-of-motion exercises in the … exercises : Trace the alphabet with your toe, which encourages ankle movement in all directions. Trace the alphabet 1 …
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… Cold Sores On this page: … in 7 to 10 days. For some people, cold sores can be very painful. Some people have the virus but don't get cold … usually isn't uncomfortable even if the sore is tender or painful. How are cold sores treated? Cold sores usually …
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… Calf Muscle Injury On this page: … leg. It may be uncomfortable. You may have a twinge of pain. More serious muscle tears will cause very sharp pain and leave you barely able to walk. How can you care for …
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… Childbirth Afterpains On this page: Overview Overview Afterpains are sharp pains in the belly that occur in the first …
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… Rheumatoid Arthritis: Finger and Hand Surgeries On this page: Overview Overview There are several … (removal of inflamed tissue or synovium), which can ease pain. It is often combined with other surgical procedures. … This can restore more normal finger alignment, ease pain, and improve function. Total resection arthroplasty, in …
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… Dry Socket On this page: Health Tools … or is dislodged. This condition can cause severe pain extending up to the ear. The socket may smell bad. The pain from a dry socket may last for several days. How is it …
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… Pinched Nerve In or Near the Elbow On this page: Overview Overview A pinched nerve … (nerve entrapment) in or near the elbow can cause elbow pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness of the arm, wrist, or … the elbow. The scar tissue pinches the nerve, causing elbow pain and numbness and tingling that can occur down into the …
