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… Bursitis can cause a bursa to produce and fill up with fluid. A bursa that is swollen with fluid can be diagnosed and treated by drawing the fluid out with a needle and syringe (aspiration). Fluid …
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… caused by a hydrocele . A hydrocele is a buildup of fluid. It feels like water in a thin plastic bag. The other … anytime the genital area is touched, there is a chance your body will react. So you may have an erection. This is … mean an infection, such as epididymitis . Or it may mean blood flow to the testicle is blocked ( testicular torsion …
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… condition I have, such as instructions about monitoring my blood sugar if I have diabetes? Yes ___ No ___ Are there any … you have been keeping since your last visit, such as a blood sugar record if you have diabetes. Current as … condition I have, such as instructions about monitoring my blood sugar if I have diabetes? Yes ___ No ___ Are there any …
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… problems. Manual therapy Manual therapy (sometimes called bodywork) is a general term for treatment performed mostly … are very severe or don't heal well, often because of poor blood flow to the area, can require extensive care. This may … swelling when the lymph system is not properly draining fluids from your tissues. Other treatments Other treatments …
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… the surgery. Infections can spread from other parts of the body, such as the mouth, to the artificial joint and cause a … to control pain, and you might get medicines to prevent blood clots. It is not unusual to have an upset stomach or … your shoulder. And you'll probably have a drain to collect fluid and keep it from building up around your joint. You …
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… ovaries and fallopian tubes. Taking a sample of peritoneal fluid (peritoneal washings) from the abdominal (belly) … stitches, or your incision comes open. You have signs of a blood clot, such as: Pain in your calf, back of knee, thigh, … ( adhesions ). Other complications may include: Infection. Blood clots in the legs ( deep vein thrombosis ) or lungs ( …
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… Information Overview Tympanocentesis is the removal of fluid from behind the eardrum. The doctor uses a special … needle with a tube attached to collect the sample of fluid. A culture and sensitivity test is usually done on the sample of fluid. Before the test, your child may get medicine to help …
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… Warm up and cool down thoroughly Take time for your body to prepare for and recover from activity. Drink lots of fluids before, during and after exercise When the weather's … you're exhausted. Stay active year-round By keeping your body in shape, you'll avoid injuries from activities that …
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… bedrest for 3 days or more may raise your risk of getting a blood clot in the legs or lungs. footnote 2 Strict bedrest … try to lie on your side. This is thought to improve blood flow to the uterus and fetus(es). Dehydration can trigger contractions, so be sure to drink plenty of fluids each day. When you are lying down, remember to flex …
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… Sometimes this stage looks like a blister filled with clear fluid. At this stage, some skin may be damaged beyond repair … such as infection of the bone ( osteomyelitis ) or blood ( sepsis ), can occur if pressure progress. Sometimes … area of skin may look purple or dark red, or there may be a blood-filled blister. If you or your doctor suspects a …
