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… Overview Overview Not having enough tears (dry eye) is caused by a lack of one or more of the substances that make up tears. Dry eyes are common in those who wear contact lenses. … eyes include: Feeling like there is something in the eye. Tearing or burning (or both). Redness. Symptoms may get …
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… Overview It can be very painful to tear or rip your nail from the nail bed. A nail may separate … trim the nail. This will help prevent catching the nail and tearing it more. Trim off the detached part of a large tear, or leave the nail alone. Cover the nail with tape or …
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… an aortic dissection? Aortic dissection occurs when a small tear develops in the wall of the aorta . The tear forms a new channel between the inner and outer layers … This causes bleeding into the channel and can enlarge the tear. Aortic dissection is a life-threatening condition. …
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… groove at the end of the thigh bone. It is held in place by tendons on the top and bottom and by ligaments on the sides. … by several problems combined, such as: Weak thigh muscles. Tendons, ligaments, or muscles in the leg that are too tight … Bursitis Knee Problems and Injuries Osteoarthritis Tendon Injury (Tendinopathy) Current as of: November …
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… fluid (bursae) that cushion and lubricate the areas between tendons and bones. The trochanteric bursa is a large sac … the greater trochanter of the hip and the muscles and tendons of the thighs and buttock. Bursitis can affect many … fluid (bursae) that cushion and lubricate the areas between tendons and bones. The trochanteric bursa is a large sac …
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… to 6 months Meniscectomy for a Meniscus Tear Meniscus Repair Meniscus Tear Meniscus Tear: Should I Have Surgery? Current as of: November …
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… During childbirth, the perineum stretches and often tears. The perineum is the muscle and tissue between the … the vagina. One step you could take that might help prevent tearing is to stretch and massage the perineum for a few … 4 or 5 minutes. Episiotomy and Perineal Tears Citations Beckmann MM, Stock OM (2013). …
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… held together by muscles in the buttock, groin, and spine; tendons; ligaments; and a joint capsule. Several … (bursae) cushion and lubricate the hip joint and let the tendons and muscles glide and move smoothly. The largest … fracture . This occurs when a tendon or ligament forcibly tears away from a bone and breaks off a piece of bone. …
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… against the detachment. The eye doctor then seals the tear in the retina using a freezing probe or laser beam. The … detachments. It can be useful when: A single break or tear caused the detachment. Multiple breaks are small and … is the most common reason that surgery fails. New breaks or tears forming. The need for more surgery to reattach the …
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… the glands that make moisture. The condition affects your tear and saliva glands and sometimes other parts of your … you can treat the symptoms. You can use artificial tears to keep your eyes moist. Saliva substitutes, water, or … you care for yourself at home? For your eyes Use artificial tears during the day. If one brand doesn't work, try …
