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… thoughts and feelings even when they are different from yours. Being present also means not thinking about other … about his or her views. Show that you are listening. Nod your head now and then. Show your interest in what's being … 15 to 18 Years Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… may bump into furniture or have trouble eating or dressing. Your doctor or stroke rehab team might give you tips for how … For example, you might say, "Looking out the window over to your right I see that it looks like a rainy day today." Or … Current as of: December 19, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… Lumbar (low back) percutaneous discectomy may be done if: Your medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic … improved after 4 or more weeks of non-surgical treatment. Your symptoms are very bad and get in the way of doing … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… on a table. The lithotripsy machine directs sound waves at your stone through a cushion. The doctor may use a small, … office or clinic for about 2 hours. You can go back to your normal routine right away. Most stones pass within 24 … of the kidney. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… a minor wound Before you try to stop the bleeding: Wash your hands well with soap and water (if available). If … use several layers of fabric or plastic bags between your hand and the wound. Use your bare hands to apply … 4 and Older Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… control. They are small metal springs that are placed in your fallopian tubes. This is done without cutting the skin. … It takes about 30 minutes. You may be able to go back to your normal routine the same day. But if you have medicine … 12, 2015. Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… Muscle spasms. Mild to severe pain. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will conduct a medical history to learn how long you have had your symptoms and a physical examination to identify your … and Older Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… To encourage an older adult to talk about the past: Show your interest in the person by sitting in a relaxed manner, looking at the person, and nodding your head often. This lets the person know that you want to … Wellness Current as of: February 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… a speculum. A pneumatic otoscope has a rubber bulb that your doctor can squeeze to give a puff of air into the ear … with the head tilted slightly toward the opposite shoulder. Your doctor may need to remove earwax in order to see the … Ask the Doctor Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Susan C. Kim MD - …
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… relieve inflammation of the ligament ( plantar fasciitis ). Your doctor can use medicine that numbs the area (local … foot experts may recommend surgery more often. Generally, your doctor may recommend surgery if: You continue to have … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
