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… can cause swelling and redness in that part of the leg. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will examine your knee and … or an MRI , to see a picture of the inside of your knee. How is a Baker's cyst treated? A Baker's cyst may go away on … ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or naproxen (Aleve). Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the …
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… Find shade if you need to be outdoors. You can also find how much UV exposure you are getting by using the shadow … lips from getting sunburned. Wear wraparound sunglasses. Choose ones that block at least 99% of UVA and UVB … babies younger than 12 months out of the sun. This is the safest thing to do for young babies. Children 12 months and …
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… Control Pills: Missed or Skipped Periods Birth Control: How to Use a Diaphragm Birth Control: How to Use the Patch Birth Control: How to Use the Ring … Suspension Surgery Rh Sensitization During Pregnancy Safer Sex Safety Plan: Preparing to Leave a Violent …
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… services if you have any kind of sudden chest pain. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will listen to your heart … , electrocardiogram , chest X-ray, and blood tests. How is pericarditis treated? If there are no other problems, … or another type of medicine called colchicine. Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the …
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… you worry more … which makes your back worse … and so on. How can you reduce stress? Stress is a part of life. But it … are important to you and things you enjoy. These might be safe things that make you feel happy, excited, or energized. … Get support. Everyone needs help sometimes. Ask others how they find support. You might also want to see a …
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… genetic conditions and birth defects. Screening tests can show the chance that a baby has certain conditions. Diagnostic tests can show for sure if the baby has certain conditions. What you choose may depend on your wishes, how far along you are in …
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… health issues, such as a heart or breathing problem. How is it diagnosed? While you are pregnant, an ultrasound and a blood test can show if your baby may be at risk for Down syndrome. Other … Discuss birth control in a clear, simple way. Teach safer-sex practices to prevent sexually transmitted …
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… You may not be able to walk or put weight on your foot. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask how you hurt your ankle and if you've hurt your ankle … medicine like acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or naproxen. Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the …
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… get better or go away. But in some cases, you still might choose to have surgery. Sometimes surgery is done to prevent … of feeling and ability to use your fingers and hand well. How does surgery fix carpal tunnel syndrome? Surgery reduces … a nerve test to see if you are at risk for nerve damage. How well does surgery work? Most people who have surgery for …
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… Groups C and G strep bacteria also can infect the throat. How does it spread? Strep throat can be passed from person … red throat. You may also have a headache and belly pain. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will examine you, ask about … Advil or Motrin) to help with pain and lower your fever. Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the …