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… are most affected. Scrapes can happen on any part of the body, but they usually affect bony areas, such as the hands, … it is, how large it is, and where it is on your body. Sometimes the injury that caused the scrape also causes one or … at home. Home treatment can prevent infection and promote healing. How a scrape heals depends on how deep it is, how …
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… 24 to 48 hours, wash around the wound with clean water 2 times a day. Don't use hydrogen peroxide or alcohol, which can slow healing. You may cover the wound with a thin layer of … day. Don't use hydrogen peroxide or alcohol, which can slow healing. You may cover the wound with a thin layer of …
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… of the hands or fingers, soles of the feet or toes, and sometimes on the knees, elbows and buttocks (bum). These red … symptoms. What are the complications? Dehydration (loss of body fluids) is the most common complication of hand, foot …
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… You'll be encouraged to start moving around to help your body heal. You may have an X-ray the day after surgery to … can only handle small amounts of liquids while you are healing. Some people feel full after just a few sips of … soon enough, you may feel discomfort or nausea and may sometimes vomit. Your doctor may recommend that you work with a …
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… Repaired ( grafted ) with bone from another part of the body or with man-made materials. The doctor may place a … can rinse your mouth gently with warm salt water several times a day to reduce swelling and relieve pain. Change … immune system . Had recent major surgeries or have man-made body parts, such as an artificial heart valve. …
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… doctor, usually once or twice daily. It may be prescribed 4 times a day for some conditions. If you are taking this … to therapy. In children, dosage may also be based on body weight. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully. … this without your doctor's approval because this may delay healing of the ulcer. If you are using nonprescription …
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… their standard medical care. Here are some common types. Bodywork. This includes massage therapy, reflexology, and … therapy). Energy therapies. These include reiki, healing touch, and therapeutic touch. Mind and body practices. These include guided imagery, hypnosis, …
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… capital femoral epiphysis. An injury or a rapid increase in body weight or height may trigger symptoms. What are the … or running. Rest relieves this discomfort. Knee pain. Sometimes knee pain is the first symptom. Stiffness and a limp, … capital femoral epiphysis. An injury or a rapid increase in body weight or height may trigger symptoms. What are the …
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