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… the vulva , scrotum , or penis. The injection can be painful. But local anesthetic is needed when the biopsy is … Why It Is Done You may have a biopsy if any of the following are true: Your doctor is not sure what type of … unusual. Results Findings of a biopsy may include the following: Normal No abnormal cells are found. This usually …
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… the lungs may cause no symptoms. But sometimes it can cause painful breathing, coughing, or chest pain. The heart. Inflammation of the sac around the heart is … the lungs may cause no symptoms. But sometimes it can cause painful breathing, coughing, or chest pain. The heart. …
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… Acclimation helps you sweat for a longer time at a lower body temperature. Although this increases the amount … Acclimation helps you sweat for a longer time at a lower body temperature. Although this increases the amount …
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… fingernail. What are the symptoms? Ganglions are usually painless bumps that don't cause other symptoms. But sometimes they're tender to the touch. The pain may get worse with activity or pressure. If the … own. But treatment may be needed if the ganglion causes pain or other symptoms, limits what you can do, affects your …
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… a picture of the "rule of nines" for adults . The front and back of the head and neck equal 9% of the body's surface … the body's surface area. The upper back equals 9% and the lower back equals 9% of the body's surface area. The front … the body's surface area. The upper back equals 9% and the lower back equals 9% of the body's surface area. The front …
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… small changes to your current recipes can often greatly lower the saturated fat and sodium in your diet. These small … skim milk 1 cup (250 mL) sour cream 1 cup (250 mL) low-fat or fat-free yogurt or sour cream 1 cup (250 mL) cheddar cheese 1 cup (250 mL) low-fat cheddar cheese 225 g (8 oz) cream cheese 225 g (8 …
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… on the sclera relieves the pull (traction) on the retina, allowing the retinal tear to settle against the wall of the … stay on the eye forever. What To Expect You may have some pain in your eye and your vision may be blurry for a few … infected. You may need antibiotics and corticosteroids to reduce redness or discharge from the eye and treat the …
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… surgery. But your scalp will be numb. You won't feel any pain. You will stay in the hospital for a day or two after … is helping your symptoms. DBS of the thalamus only works to reduce tremor. It does not affect other motor symptoms. … depression. Problems with thinking, memory, speech, or swallowing. Trouble with walking or balance and an increased …
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… can help diagnose peripheral arterial disease (PAD). A lower ABI means you might have PAD. A slight drop in the ABI … you do not have significant narrowing or blockage of blood flow. footnote 1 Abnormal Abnormal values for the resting ankle-brachial index are 0.9 or lower and 1.40 or higher. If the ABI is 0.91 to 1.00, it is …
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… as possible. Wear clothing that is breathable (allows air to circulate through the cloth and around your … as possible. Wear clothing that is breathable (allows air to circulate through the cloth and around your …
