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… then its branches extend down the back of the leg to the ankle and foot. What causes it? The most common cause of … that form along joints) caused by arthritis , or nerve root compression ( pinched nerve ) caused by injury. In rare … with the heating pad. You can also buy single-use heat wraps that last up to 8 hours. You can also try an ice pack …
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… bumps on the hands and wrists. They also can form on feet, ankles, knees, or shoulders. Problems from medical … or cold pack for 10 to 20 minutes, 3 or more times a day. Wrap the affected area. Compression, or wrapping the area with an elastic bandage …
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… 3 to 4 times a day. Rub in gently and thoroughly. After applying the medication, wash your hands unless you are … on broken or irritated skin. Do not bandage or tightly wrap the affected area or apply heat to the area (such as … 3 to 4 times a day. Rub in gently and thoroughly. After applying the medication, wash your hands unless you are …
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… Flexibility Exercises Spinal Cord Injury: Sensual Exercises Sprained Ankle: Rehabilitation Exercises Tennis Elbow: Stretches and …
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… vessels are being tested, a blood pressure cuff may be wrapped around one or both limbs. It allows your blood … skin. This helps to find a clot in the vein. It's called a compression manoeuvre. The examiner may do this manoeuvre … response to breathing or does not increase after either a compression manoeuvre or Valsalva manoeuvre . Incomplete …
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… pain may be called Little Leaguer's elbow. Ulnar nerve compression. This is the pinching of the ulnar nerve in the … or cold pack for 10 to 20 minutes, 3 or more times a day. Wrap the affected area. Compression, or wrapping the area with an elastic bandage …
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… Controlling the Itch Chronic Pain: Using Healthy Thinking Compression Stockings: How to Use Them COPD: Avoiding Weight … Lag Sleep: Helping Your Children—and Yourself—Sleep Well Sprained Ankle: Rehabilitation Exercises Sprained Ankle: Using a Compression Wrap Stop Negative Thoughts: Getting Started Stress …
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… is used to relieve joint and muscle pain (such as a sprained ankle, muscle strain). Diclofenac is known as a … use of this medication. Wash and dry your hands before applying the medication, then clean and dry the affected … skin, or irritated skin (such as eczema). Do not wrap or bandage the treated area unless directed by the …
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… of pressure. It may ooze or trickle for up to 45 minutes. Wrap or cover the injured area with a sterile dressing or … and debris with clean water, if possible. Do not scrub. Wrap the amputated part in a dry, sterile gauze or clean cloth. Put the wrapped part in a plastic bag or waterproof container. Place …
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