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… , physiotherapy can decrease your pain. It can allow you to gradually return to your normal activities. For … support for recovery. For an Achilles tendon injury, the following treatments are often used: Stretching and flexibility … from another injury. Ultrasound heat therapy . It improves blood circulation, which may aid the healing process. Deep …
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… testing and treatment. The doctor may order tests such as blood tests, X-rays, and other imaging tests, like a CT scan … most children. But some children have lasting effects. Follow-up care is a key part of your child's treatment and … most children. But some children have lasting effects. Follow-up care is a key part of your child's treatment and …
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… high homocysteine levels may help prevent serious blood clots, abnormal bone formation, brittle bones … lens, nearsightedness). This medication works by decreasing blood levels of homocysteine. It does not correct the … Lab and/or medical tests (such as methionine/homocysteine blood levels) may be done while you are taking this …
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… Uses This medication is used to treat or prevent serious blood cell disorders (such as thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, … Lab and/or medical tests (such as kidney function, complete blood count, folic acid antagonist blood levels) should be done while you are using this …
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… know if you are immune to rubella, you will be offered a blood test for rubella immunity as part of your prenatal … have been exposed to rubella and are not immune will need blood tests to determine if they have been infected. What … home treatment? After seeing a health care provider, the following home treatment tips may help you to be more …
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… causes it? Toxoplasmosis can result from: Accidentally swallowing Toxoplasma gondii eggs from soil or other … toxoplasmosis, talk to your doctor. They may do specific blood tests for toxoplasmosis. If you have an impaired … causes it? Toxoplasmosis can result from: Accidentally swallowing Toxoplasma gondii eggs from soil or other …
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… will place restrictions on strenuous activities that would slow your recovery. As you heal and get stronger, you can … different from how it was before your surgery. The table below lists "normal" physical conditions after CABG surgery. … small meals. Have swelling in your arm or leg where blood vessels were removed. You have incisions there as well …
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… need treatment to heal well. With proper treatment and follow-up, most scaphoid fractures will heal over time. Without … treatment, and sometimes with treatment, healing can be slow and difficult because parts of the scaphoid bone don't have a good blood supply. If your bone does not heal well, you can have …
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… fissure? An anal fissure is a tear in the lining of the lower rectum (anal canal) that causes pain during bowel … Itching. Bleeding. You may see a small spot of bright red blood on toilet tissue or a few drops in the toilet bowl. … of fluids you drink. Get some exercise every day. Build up slowly to at least 2½ hours of moderate to vigorous exercise …
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… It is also used to treat a high level of calcium in the blood that may occur with some cancers. Sodium clodronate works by slowing bone loss and by decreasing the amount of calcium … eating. The timing depends on the brand you use, so follow the directions for your brand. Take sodium clodronate …
