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… surgery. It redirects blood around blocked blood vessels in your lower leg or foot. It is often done if you have pain. Or it may be done if you have foot sores caused by circulation problems. Your doctor will use something … blood is redirected through a graft. The graft is either a healthy blood vessel that has been transplanted or a …
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… the ventricles beat early. An extra beat is followed by a pause and then a stronger heartbeat. It's this stronger … feeling of a skipped beat or a flutter. In people who have healthy hearts, occasional PVCs are nothing to worry about. … go away on their own. They don't need treatment. Talk to your doctor if you have other symptoms along with PVCs, such …
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… Child On this page: Overview Overview Low blood sugar level Use this form to record a low blood sugar level problem. … happens. Take the completed form(s) with you when you visit your child's doctor. If your child is having low blood sugar … __ Yes __ No Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
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… times a day. Postural management is controversial, because it has not been proved effective for turning a breech … the baby's head down toward the cervix include: Propping up your hips by lying back on a firm surface with your feet on … Birth Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… started Get started When you travel because of work or for pleasure, fitting in some exercise can be … hard. Try these tips to stay active when you travel. Plan your exercise when you prepare for your trip. Take the time … Staying Active Current as of: March 2, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… disease is a rare bleeding disorder that might be caused by other medical problems or medicines. It prevents … von Willebrand disease includes medicines that help your body have enough von Willebrand clotting factor in the … Disease Current as of: September 8, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… medicines. Large pills or capsules can get stuck in your throat, especially if your mouth is dry. Sometimes … some other ideas. There may be a liquid medicine you can use. Or your medicine may come in a smaller pill that you … as Prescribed Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… tiny insects that can make a temporary home in the seams of your clothing or bedding (sheets, pillows, and blankets). … clothes regularly. What are the symptoms? Body lice can cause very bad itching, especially at night. They can also … safe for you. Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… A perimetry test (visual field test) measures all areas of your eyesight, including your side, or peripheral, vision. … Perimetry Test (Visual Field Testing) for Glaucoma—WhyDoneOrUsed A perimetry test can help find certain patterns of … results. Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… kinds of percutaneous discectomy procedures. All of them use small instruments that are inserted between the … Lumbar (low back) percutaneous discectomy may be done if: Your medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
