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… Treatment Overview Painful knee arthritis can keep you from being as active as you need to be. You may not walk as much. You may avoid going up and down stairs. But when you don't move that knee as much, the ligaments, …
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… in the belly. The surgery usually lasts 1 to 2 hours. You will need general anesthesia. The surgeon will make the incision … Try to walk each day. Follow your doctor's instructions for when you can start doing more strenuous activities, such as …
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… (onychophagia) is a common stress-relieving habit. You may bite your nails in times of stress or excitement, or … after age 10. Children may bite their nails more often when they are having problems at school or with friends. … nails may stop you from biting your nails and protect them as they grow out. Try stress-management techniques if …
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… newborn babies Last updated August 10, 2013 Babies don't need a bath every day, but they do need to stay clean and … the first bath, it helps to have someone experienced with you. Often, the nurses in the hospital will show you how to … to use after the bath to avoid dropping a slippery baby When washing, think cleanest to dirtiest. Wash the eyes and …
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… also study whether the medicine improves specific areas in your life, such as how well you are able to keep your usual routine. Most medicines that reach this phase …
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… of manganese may harm brain development in infants and young children. According to Health Canada, manganese is … the most vulnerable/sensitive population (e.g. infants and young children). Health Canada has also established a new … often stains laundry and fixtures. The only way to know if you have high levels of manganese is to test your water. The …
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… batteries, which contain corrosive fluids, can come apart when swallowed and quickly damage tissue. Some batteries … pain and tenderness in the belly, nausea, and fever. If you think someone has swallowed a disc battery: Do not cause … to a hospital emergency room. Medical treatment is usually needed within 1 hour of swallowing a battery. Magnets …
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… leave one, two, or three puncture marks on the skin, but you won't always see any marks. Rattlesnakes can be up to … Bruising of the skin. Trouble breathing. Changes in heart rate or rhythm. A metallic, rubbery, or minty taste in … Bruising of the skin. Trouble breathing. Changes in heart rate or rhythm. A metallic, rubbery, or minty taste in …
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… bleeding are common during the first 2 weeks after surgery. You may need weekly visits to the surgeon for about 3 weeks after … Sinusitis Why It Is Done Endoscopic surgery may be needed when medicine has failed to improve or cure chronic …
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… this common cause of infertility. What type of surgery you have depends on where and how much the fallopian tube is … It's done to improve in vitro fertilization (IVF) success when a tube has a buildup of fluid ( hydrosalpinx ). … (adhesions) forming on the reproductive organs, causing them to bind to the abdominal wall or to other organs. …
