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… To Prepare Tell your doctor ALL the medicines and natural health products you take. Some may increase the risk of … doctor will also look at your results based on your age, health, and other factors. A value that isn't in the normal … puncture itself will show more red blood cells in the first sample collected than in later samples. Cloudy CSF may …
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… do this when you help the person bathe and dress. The most common places for these problems are the back of the head … take the place of turning the person. Keeping the skin healthy Keeping the person's skin clean and moisturized can … do this when you help the person bathe and dress. The most common places for these problems are the back of the head …
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… Overview A kidney transplant is surgery to give you a healthy kidney from another person. The new kidney may come … leave a scar that will fade with time. You need only one healthy kidney to live. The new kidney can do the work that … alone. In the past, transplants using a kidney from a first-degree relative, such as your father, mother, brother, …
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… may be especially helpful for reducing heel pain when you first get out of bed. If you have questions about how to do … Surgeons. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, … and Podiatric Surgery Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… in a bone affected by Paget's disease. Fractures are most common in long bones or bones that hold up the weight of the … pain and swelling of tissue around the bone are the most common symptoms of bone cancer. People with Paget's disease … of Bone Current as of: September 8, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… didn't have glaucoma at birth. footnote 1 Risks The most common problem after trabeculotomy is scarring of the new … may include: Severe blurring of vision for several weeks (common). Bleeding in the eye. Extremely low pressure in the … 6, 2021. Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Common problems may develop with artificial nails, such as: … when moisture collects under acrylic nails. It is more common with nails that are left on for 3 months or longer. … and Injuries Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… (blurred) vision can occur in one or both eyes. The most common causes are nearsightedness (myopia) in children and … neck, and eye. Vision problems in older adults Some of the common vision problems that occur in older adults include: … Non-Injury Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… be done to restore blood flow. These procedures are not commonly done. How is post-thrombotic syndrome prevented? … syndrome (PTS). Thrombolytic medicines are not commonly used, but they may be given to treat DVT. They may … Skin Ulcer Current as of: December 19, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… be caused by: Colds or influenza (flu). This is the most common cause. Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal … with the way you talk or sing. Acid reflux is the most common cause of chronic laryngitis. But chronic laryngitis … Voice Problems Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
