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… are two types of ophthalmoscopy. Direct ophthalmoscopy. Your doctor uses a tool that is about the size of a small … can magnify up to about 15 times. Indirect ophthalmoscopy. Your doctor uses a small hand-held lens and either a slit … the Doctor Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… Physical pain Many medicines are available to relieve pain. Your doctor will choose the easiest and most non-invasive form of medicine to treat your level of pain. Medicines taken by mouth (oral) are … or Recurrent Current as of: March 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… page: Overview Overview When you test your blood sugar, you learn your blood sugar level at that time. But you can't tell … 2 Diabetes Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… of asthma can vary, and asthma often requires changes in your treatment to control it. To ensure that you are getting … monitor and evaluate the disease and communicate with your doctor. Symptoms Know the symptoms of poorly controlled … and Adults Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… Follow these steps to stop a nosebleed. Gently blow your nose to clear any clots. Sit up straight and tip your head slightly forward. Do not tilt your head back. This … Nosebleeds Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… also known as "wryneck," is a condition in which your baby's head is tilted. The chin points to one shoulder, … the opposite shoulder. Treatment is necessary to prevent your baby's face and skull from growing unevenly and to … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
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… general. So be sure to read the information that came with your medicine. If you have any questions or concerns, talk to your pharmacist or doctor. What are some examples? Examples … problems. Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… more likely to happen if you have a disease that has made your bones weak, such as osteoporosis or cancer. What are … a breath or breathe deeply. Or it may cause pain around your breastbone. If you can't breathe normally you may feel … Wounds Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… of these) has been injected into the joint. This allows your doctor to see the soft tissue structures of your joint, such as tendons , ligaments , muscles, cartilage … the Doctor Current as of: December 19, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… Tooth decay is damage that occurs when germs (bacteria) in your mouth make acids that eat away at a tooth. It can lead … clear, sticky substance called plaque is always forming on your teeth and gums. Plaque contains bacteria that feed on … Basic Dental Care Brushing and Flossing a Child's Teeth Healthy Eating Quitting Smoking Teething Current as …
