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… Percutaneous Discectomy for a Lumbar Herniated Disc On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … hasn't ruptured into the spinal canal. Pain and nerve damage have not improved after 4 or more weeks of non-surgical … normal activities. There are signs of serious nerve damage in your leg that may be getting worse. These signs …
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… Acid Burns On this page: Overview Overview Acid products … that are added to gas. Acid solids and liquids can cause injury, depending on the type, the strength, and the length … that are added to gas. Acid solids and liquids can cause injury, depending on the type, the strength, and the length …
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… wrap is easy and can be done at home. Elastic bandages are inexpensive and available at most pharmacies. You … over a compression wrap. This can help prevent further injury to your ankle when you try to bear weight on it. How … over a compression wrap. This can help prevent further injury to your ankle when you try to bear weight on it. How …
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… Domestic Violence: Getting a Protective Order On this page: Overview Overview If you want to … it home, see if a trusted friend can keep it for you. Plan ahead. Know who you can call for help, and memorize the phone … violent relationship puts you and your children at risk for injury and even death. Getting a protective order (also …
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… Milestones for 6-Year-Olds On this page: Overview Overview Children usually … Some children may be advanced in one area, such as language. But they may be behind in another area, such as sensory … development, emotional and social development, language development, and sensory and motor development. Physical …
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… Quick Tips: Taking Charge of Your Angina On this page: Getting Started Getting Started Most people who have … sooner, feel worse, or last longer. You feel dizzy or light-headed, or you feel like you may faint. Current as … sooner, feel worse, or last longer. You feel dizzy or light-headed, or you feel like you may faint. Current as …
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… Hyperthyroidism: Graves' Ophthalmopathy On this page: Health Tools … protect your eyes from light, cold, and wind. Raising the head of your bed at night will also help reduce your … protect your eyes from light, cold, and wind. Raising the head of your bed at night will also help reduce your …
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… Blood Pressure Numbers: When to Get Help On this page: Overview Overview What do your … high blood pressure is causing symptoms such as: Severe headache. Blurry vision. Shortness of breath. You are dizzy or light-headed, or you feel like you may faint. Watch closely for …
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… Heart Failure and Sexual Activity On this page: Overview Overview Sex is part of a … rest if you have trouble breathing. Stop if you feel light-headed or have chest pain or pressure, palpitations, or a … rest if you have trouble breathing. Stop if you feel light-headed or have chest pain or pressure, palpitations, or a …
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… Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) Test On this page: Test Overview Health Tools Why It Is Done How To … uE3). The levels of these substances—along with a woman's age and other factors—help the doctor estimate the chance … on your weight. The test results are also based on race, age, and how many weeks you are in your pregnancy. How It Is …