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… A patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump lets you give yourself pain medicine when you need it. This gives you more control of your pain relief. The PCA pump contains your pain medicine. … to Expect Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… ablation, cryoablation, neurotomy, or rhizotomy. Your doctor will first identify the nerve or nerves that are sending pain signals to your brain. You will have a test that uses a nerve block , … Back Pain Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… Through Diet Actionset Overview If you have kidney stones, your doctor or dietitian may talk with you about an eating … likely to get them again. But by following the eating plan your doctor or dietitian suggests, you may prevent new … C and D. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… Allergies: Giving Yourself an Epinephrine Shot Actionset Overview If you have … can come on quickly and become life-threatening. Giving yourself an epinephrine shot can slow down or stop an … Stings Current as of: February 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… as possible. Movement will increase the spread of venom in your bloodstream. It is important to remove the stinger as … 20 seconds after a sting, 90% of the venom is injected into your body. To quickly remove the stinger: Flick the stinger … Bites Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… is a mineral. It helps keep the right mix of fluids in your body. It also helps your nerves, muscles, and heart work properly. What is the … on all food labels. Add some high-potassium foods to your healthy diet. For example: Add spinach or other leafy greens …
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… If you are wearing contacts, remove them before you flush your eye. If you can't remove a contact, flush your eye with the contact in place. Flush the eye from the … in the Eye Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… care can help you live well. Even when the end of your life is near, you can still try to live as well as … still be able to garden if you do not overdo it. Talk with your hospice palliative care provider about what you feel … possible. Current as of: March 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… Overview A chest X-ray is a picture of the chest that shows your heart, lungs, airway, blood vessels, and lymph nodes . A chest X-ray also shows the bones of your spine and chest, including your breastbone , your ribs, … the Doctor Current as of: December 19, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… get styes . What are the symptoms? If you have blepharitis: Your eyelids may be red, irritated, itchy, scaly, or crusty , mainly along the edges of the lids. Some of your eyelashes may fall out. Your eyes may feel dry or … Chalazia Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
