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… doctor may use regional anesthesia . This means you can't feel the area of the surgery. You'll have medicine that … rub against each other. This damages the tissue and bone, causing pain. Osteoarthritis is common in the knee joints. … blood clots. Your nurse will also give you medicine and exercise instructions to help prevent clots. Most people get …
Medical tests
… Why It Is Done How to Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview An echocardiogram (also … and after your heart is made to work hard (stressed). You exercise to make your heart work hard. Sometimes, instead of exercise, a medicine is used that makes your heart respond …
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… tear. What are the symptoms? When you injure your ACL, you feel pain on the outside and back of the knee. You may feel … an ACL injury treated? Treatment for an ACL injury includes using first aid right away. For example, put ice on the … need to use crutches or a knee immobilizer. You will have exercises and training (rehab) or surgery. If you have …
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… surgical procedure (surgical abortion). It can also be done using medicines to start labour and delivery (induction … later. It will probably take you a day to a few weeks to feel better after an abortion. Ask your doctor when it's … when you can return to normal activities or strenuous exercise. Most people can return to normal activities 1 to 2 …
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… It's hard to have good days when being sick makes you feel sad, lonely, uncomfortable, or scared. Your quality of … helping you and your loved ones to: Understand your illness better. Talk more openly about your feelings. Decide what treatment you want or don't want. …
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… incision is also needed. The surgeon repairs the meniscus using sutures (stitches) or anchors. Other knee … is followed by a period of rest, walking, and selected exercises. Every recovery is different and depends on many … It's also done when your doctor thinks repair will work better than rehab. Doctors often try to repair the meniscus …
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… and supporting one another, you and your family will be better prepared for these changes. Family support Your … know how to respond when they see you hurting. They may feel scared, sad, guilty, or even angry about your … about PTSD is important. They may not understand why you're feeling bad or why you get angry sometimes. This can be …
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… including your doctor, medical specialist, qualified exercise professional, occupational therapist and … is right for you Call 8-1-1 to speak with a qualified exercise professional for advice Fill out the Physical … or affect your response. If so, chair exercises may be better. … Physical activity and disease prevention …
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… and Oophorectomy? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your Decision 5 Quiz Yourself 6 Your Summary Get … ovaries removed to treat symptoms from endometriosis. Keep using hormone therapy or have more laparoscopic surgery to … the rectum, it can cause constant pain or pain during sex, exercise, or bowel movements. Symptoms often get better
Medications
… of drugs known as diuretics/"water pills." It works by causing you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid … same time each day. Keep taking this medication even if you feel well. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel … Your doctor may need to adjust your diabetes medication, exercise program, or diet. This medication may decrease your …