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… or may take several months to subside. Try to avoid heavy use of your hand for up to 3 months. How soon you can go … whether the surgery was on your dominant hand (the hand you use most), and your work activities. If you had open surgery … of strength when you pinch or grip an object. This is because the transverse carpal ligament was cut. If the thumb …
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… Test Overview Pericardiocentesis is done to find the cause of fluid buildup around the heart and to relieve … in the chest when the heart beats. Some diseases cause fluid to collect within the pericardium. This fluid … pericardial effusion . The test may be done to find the cause of a pericardial effusion. During this test, a needle is …
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… into the thyroid gland. Many thyroid specialists like to use a needle biopsy method rather than surgery. Core needle … This method is done when other tests have not found the cause of your symptoms. Open biopsy is not as commonly done as … Why It Is Done A thyroid biopsy is done to find the cause of a lump (nodule) found in the thyroid gland . Lumps in …
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… by a health professional. Clinical breast examinations are used along with mammograms to check women for breast cancer . Clinical breast examinations are also used to check for other breast problems. A clinical breast … It Feels A clinical breast examination normally does not cause any discomfort unless your breasts are tender. Risks …
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… important to find out if you have a scaphoid fracture, because these fractures need treatment to heal well. With proper … with treatment, healing can be slow and difficult because parts of the scaphoid bone don't have a good blood … pain, stiffness, or arthritis in your wrist. What causes it? Most scaphoid fractures occur when you stretch your …
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… Hereditary hemochromatosis is a condition that causes the body to absorb too much iron. This causes iron to build up in the blood, liver, heart, pancreas, … other organs. In its early stages, hemochromatosis can cause joint and belly pain, weakness, lack of energy, and …
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… that's is safe for you will vary depending on the cause of your abnormal heart rhythm and whether you have other … forms of heart disease. If your irregular heartbeat is caused by another type of heart disease (such as … a valve problem), you may need to limit your activity because of the other heart disease. How can you safely start an …
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… anthrax? Anthrax is a serious, sometimes deadly disease caused by infection with anthrax bacteria. These bacteria … meat. This is not much of a concern in North America, because livestock are vaccinated against anthrax. But people can … who were exposed to spores when handling mail. What causes it? Anthrax is caused by Bacillus anthracis bacteria. …
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… and pouch. If the pouch sticks and is hard to remove, use an adhesive remover underneath the barrier. Dispose of … the skin and stoma with a wet face cloth or wipe. You may use soap. If you do, rinse well. Allow your skin to dry, and … around the stoma. Tape, which supports the barrier and is used for waterproofing. Tape remover, which cleans adhesive …
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… older and protects against possible breaks. Your body also uses vitamin D to help your muscles absorb calcium and work … a chance of getting a rare disease called rickets , which causes weak bones. What is the recommended daily amount of … are fortified with calcium and vitamin D, and your body uses sunshine to make its own vitamin D. From age 9 through …
