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… Realistic Expectations On this page: Overview Related Information Overview It is important to have realistic … They will not restore a joint to the function it had before the arthritis began. Pain relief is the most dependable … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… Dissecans of a Joint On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is a … may be discovered by accident if an X-ray is taken for another reason. Symptoms of OCD may include: Pain. … Injuries Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… COPD and Sex On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Here are some ideas for making the most … Let your partner know when you need them to take the more active role. Stop and rest if you have trouble breathing. … With Aging Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… Stroke: Memory Tips On this page: Overview Related Information Overview A stroke often causes memory problems. If … with memory problems can remember only small amounts of information at a time (short retention span). Give the person … Current as of: December 19, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… High Blood Pressure On this page: Overview Related Information Overview In isolated systolic high blood pressure … lower your blood pressure. Lifestyle changes include eating healthy with the DASH diet, losing weight, being active, limiting sodium, and limiting alcohol. Depending how …
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… and Sexual Problems On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Problems with sexual function in people … Sometimes changes in medicine or exercise or treatment for depression may be all that is needed to solve these … Disease Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… Cell Bleeding Scan On this page: Test Overview Related Information Test Overview In a technetium-labelled red blood … scan, blood is taken from you, and a small amount of radioactive material called technetium is added to the blood. The … Current as of: December 19, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… of Depression in Children On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Children who are depressed may have the … problems such as temper tantrums, becoming sexually active, or using alcohol or illegal drugs. Not getting along … and Teens Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
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… Ways to Comfort a Crying Baby On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Babies usually cry for a reason. For … to 12 Months Adaptation Date: 9/15/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC …
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… a Person Avoid Confusion On this page: Overview Related Information Overview People who have Alzheimer's disease or another dementia are sometimes easily confused and may forget where they are, what day it is, and other common … Dementia Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
