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… Splinting On this page: Overview Overview Splinting … that may be broken or severely sprained to prevent further injury and ease pain until you can see a health … bend. A general rule is to splint from a joint above the injury to a joint below it. For example, splint a broken …
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… Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Encourage your sex partner(s) and people you live with to get … toothbrushes or nail files Keep all open cuts and sores bandaged until healed Put articles that could have your blood on … oral medicines that can slow down the progression of liver injury and reduce the chance of liver cancer, but there is …
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… Risks of Smoking Cigars and Pipes On this page: Overview Overview Cigars and pipe … and pipes can increase the risk of cancers of the lung, head, and neck. Smoking cigars and pipes may increase the … and pipes can increase the risk of cancers of the lung, head, and neck. Smoking cigars and pipes may increase the …
Medications
… Mineral Oil - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Common Brand Name(s): Nujol Important: How To Use This … medication should not be used by older adults, children younger than 6 years, or by people who are bedridden. How To …
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… Cholera Vaccine - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Pronunciation: KOL-er-a vak-SEEN Common Brand Name(s): … hours of mixing. If you are giving this vaccine to a child younger than 6 years old, open the buffer packet and pour …
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… Mitral Valve Replacement Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … invasive types of surgery may be another option. The damaged mitral valve is removed and replaced with a new heart … specific condition and general health prior to surgery. Younger, healthy people have a lower risk of problems while …
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… Examination and Testicular Self-Examination On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … cancer is rare, but it is the most common cancer in men younger than age 35. It often appears as a painless lump or … But for comfort, you may want to empty your bladder ahead of time. You will be asked to undress and put on a …
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… Don't take medicine. Instead, try watchful waiting and manage your symptoms at home. Urinary symptoms include needing … a little. Side effects include: Weakness or fatigue. Light-headedness, dizziness, or fainting when you stand up. A slight decrease in blood pressure. Headaches and a stuffy nose. What can you do if you don't …
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… Blister Care On this page: Overview Overview Most blisters … and Wrist Injuries Finger, Hand, and Wrist Problems, Non-Injury Toe, Foot, and Ankle Injuries Toe, Foot, and Ankle Problems, Non-Injury Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: …
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… Frozen Shoulder On this page: … when you stop using the joint normally because of pain, injury, or a chronic health condition, such as diabetes or a … range of motion. Frozen shoulder occurs: After surgery or injury. Most often in people 40 to 70 years old. More often …
