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… Overview Pain in an SCI can be complicated and confusing. You may feel pain where you have feeling. But you may also feel pain in an area where otherwise you have no feeling. The pain may be … can't move or can only partially move. The pain is caused when muscles and joints are strained. Visceral pain Visceral …
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… surgery, which requires a larger incision. What To Expect You may reduce discomfort after surgery if you take pain … Why It Is Done Surgery to repair a rotator cuff may be done when: A rotator cuff tear is caused by a sudden injury. In … strength and function for your job or activities, or you are young. You are in good enough physical condition to …
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… infants, and those with a weakened immune system. Children are most likely to get the infection. Symptoms usually occur … bacteria. Cooked, ready-to-eat food can be contaminated when using the same cutting board, plate or utensil to … to answer detailed questions and to submit a fecal or stool sample (bowel movement). Your health care provider may …
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… Epilepsy: Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures On this page: Overview … and adults with certain forms of epilepsy . They are the most common type of seizure in adults. An aura may occur at … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… Information Overview The first symptom of Lyme disease in most people is an expanding red skin rash (called erythema … the rash looks like a bull's eye, with a pale centre area surrounded by a bright red rim. The rash is often … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… loop to remove genital warts by heating the margin of the area to be removed, which separates the wart from the skin. … time depends on the location and number of warts removed. Most people can return to normal activities within 1 to 3 … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… page: Overview Overview Ages 15 to 18 are an exciting time of life. But these years can be … Teens in this age group usually enter puberty by age 15. Most girls have had their first menstrual period by age 15. … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… Measuring Your Waist On this page: Overview … of health problems such as heart disease and diabetes. For most people, the goal for a healthy waist is: footnote 1 … for men. Less than 88 cm (35 in.) for women. People who are "apple-shaped" and store fat around their belly are more …
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… On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Related … cause of symptoms such as rectal bleeding (blood in the stool), belly or pelvic pain, a change in urination, or a … a DRE painful. You may feel some pressure or discomfort when your doctor presses on your belly to feel the internal …
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… than indoor light but not as bright as direct sunlight. The most common light therapy uses a special type of fluorescent … therapy is usually prescribed for about 30 minutes a day. You place the light box at a certain distance from you, on a desk or table. Then you sit in front of it while …