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… During an ear examination, a tool called an otoscope is used to look at the outer ear canal and eardrum. An otoscope … a speculum. A pneumatic otoscope has a rubber bulb that your doctor can squeeze to give a puff of air into the ear … Ask the Doctor Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Susan C. Kim MD - …
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… you're feeling stressed, it can make it hard to maintain a healthy relationship. Here are some ideas on how to cope. Be open about your feelings. Try not to bottle up your feelings. Let your … what you need. Maybe it's a hug or help around the house. Be ready for disagreements. During times of stress, …
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… you dizzy and more likely to fall. You may get weak and confused because of illness, surgery, or treatments, and you may … a fall while you're in the hospital. Plan ahead. If you and your family know that you have a risk of falling, talk to … Adults Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… 2 to 4 Years On this page: Overview Overview You can watch your child's behaviour to check for hearing loss. If you … at the door? Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… a partner or friend Walk in the mall or in the halls of your apartment building Join a walking group - explore new parks and trails Use a treadmill, stairclimber, or stepclimber Difficulty … and community centres, churches and private fitness clubs Use a book or video to start your own program Too busy …
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… problem, you may leak a large amount of urine that can soak your clothes or run down your legs. Urge incontinence is caused by bladder muscles that squeeze so hard that the … in Men Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… becomes a fetus instead becomes an abnormal growth in your uterus. Even though it isn't an embryo , this growth triggers symptoms of pregnancy. This tissue can cause serious problems in some cases. So a molar pregnancy … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Surgery may be used to treat a rotator cuff disorder if the injury is very … times a day, as directed. Always keep a cloth between your skin and the ice pack. Taking pain medicines as … occur. Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… Overview Babies usually cry for a reason. For example, your baby may be letting you know they're hungry, tired, too … to 12 Months Adaptation Date: 9/15/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD). It is not used to treat dry AMD. Photodynamic therapy may be … if you can't have injections of medicines to treat your AMD or if these injections don't work. In photodynamic … as sunburn). Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
