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… sites. Other body sites are hard to clean or may easily tear or snag if you use jewellery designed for the ear in … the body site being pierced. Jewellery that is too thin can tear right through the skin. The thickness of the average … sites. Other body sites are hard to clean or may easily tear or snag if you use jewellery designed for the ear in …
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… Symptoms often develop from exercise, everyday wear and tear, or overuse. Older adults have a higher risk for leg … thigh and lower leg look like, as well as the muscles and tendons. Leg problems that aren't related to a specific … These can increase the risk for tendinitis or tendon rupture. Certain health conditions and medicines …
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… attacks the glands that make moisture for the body, such as tears and saliva . The damage keeps the glands from working … and mouth. The doctor may want to do tests that measure tear flow and saliva. Your blood may also be checked for … attacks the glands that make moisture for the body, such as tears and saliva . The damage keeps the glands from working …
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… stretches to allow baby to pass through. Perineum may not tear at all or tear only slightly. An episiotomy (cut in the perineum) may …
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… (keratoconjunctivitis sicca), which occurs when the tear glands do not produce enough tears, causing your eyes to feel itchy, scratchy, and … (keratoconjunctivitis sicca), which occurs when the tear glands do not produce enough tears, causing your eyes …
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… in the soft tissues, such as your muscles, ligaments, and tendons. It may also improve function and build muscle … in the soft tissues, such as your muscles, ligaments, and tendons. It may also improve function and build muscle …
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… while working, because doing so can strain the hand's tendons. A wrist splint is a helpful short-term treatment … while working, because doing so can strain the hand's tendons. A wrist splint is a helpful short-term treatment …
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… vitreous hemorrhage, scar tissue on the retina , or tears or holes in the macula . At the end of the surgery, … or prevent traction retinal detachment . Repair very large tears in the retina . Reduce vision loss caused by bleeding … vitreous hemorrhage, scar tissue on the retina , or tears or holes in the macula . At the end of the surgery, …
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… for you. Did you injure a nail? This could include tearing a nail, separating a nail from the nail bed, or … on its own. Trim a hangnail. You don't want the hangnail to tear your skin. Take off an artificial nail if you are … trim the nail. This will help prevent catching the nail and tearing it more. Trim off the detached part of a large tear, …
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… to treat dry eyes. It is usually used when an artificial tears solution is not successful. This medication may also … one. Your doctor may direct you to also use an artificial tears solution or saline drops with this medication. Use … or worsens. Side Effects Eye discomfort/irritation/redness, tearing, eye sensitivity to light, sticky eyelashes, or …