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… Swelling On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your … fluid to move down a limb. Swelling can also be caused by heat-related problems. One example is heat edema from working or being active in a hot environment. …
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… Swelling During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview You may have some mild swelling because of normal fluid buildup during pregnancy. … on blood vessels that go to your legs. This may cause swelling in your feet and ankles. Normally, foot swelling …
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… Heat Rash On this page: Overview Overview What is heat rash? Heat rash ( prickly heat ) is a red or pink rash … to watch for signs of infection, including: Increased pain, swelling, redness, or warmth around the affected area. Red …
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… Beat the heat Last updated July 5, 2024 During the summer months, … mid to high 30’s in some parts of the province. Too much heat can be harmful to your health and cause heat-related illnesses. Learn more about heat-related …
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… Heat Waves On this page: Overview Overview A heat wave is 3 or more days in a row when the maximum … 32°C (89.6°F) or more. Everyone has an increased risk for a heat-related illness during a heat wave. Extensive exposure …
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… Heat-Related Illnesses On this page: Overview Check Your … to lose water, salt, and minerals ( electrolytes ). Heat edema ( swelling ) in the legs and hands. This can occur when you …
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… Heat After an Injury On this page: Overview Related … Information Overview Experts disagree about the use of heat after an injury. Some experts: Do not recommend using heat because it may increase swelling, especially in the first few hours right after the …
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… Heat-related illness Last updated June 6, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 35 Heat-related Series Download PDF Document English Document … Pale, cool, moist skin Heavy sweating Muscle cramps Rash Swelling, especially hands and feet Fatigue and weakness …
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… Using Cold and Heat Therapies On this page: Overview Overview Cold and heat therapies are treatments that use cold or heat to help with pain, soreness, muscle spasms, swelling, and inflammation. There are different ways you can …
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… Osteoarthritis: Heat and Cold Therapy On this page: Overview Related … moderate to severe pain from osteoarthritis , try applying heat and cold to the affected joints. Experiment with these heat and cold techniques until you find what helps you most. …
