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… aspart may be injected in the stomach area, thigh, or back of the upper arm. Do not inject into skin that is red, … or damaged. Do not inject cold insulin because this can be painful. The insulin container you are currently using can … a meal. Do not inject into a vein or muscle because very low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) may occur. Because this …
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… have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this … have prolapsed. Consider surgery if the prolapse is causing pain, if you are having problems with your bladder and … the wall of the vagina to keep the prolapse from coming back. During restorative surgery for vaginal vault prolapse, …
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… skin wounds that rub or tear off skin. Most scrapes are shallow and do not extend far into the skin. But some may remove … to see how serious the injury is. Scrapes are usually more painful than cuts. That's because scrapes tear a larger area … remove as much dirt, debris, and bacteria as possible. It reduces the risk of infection. If you have a water sprayer …
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… better. Your fatigue may be caused by one or more of the following: Having the virus itself Taking HIV medicines Taking other medicines, including those for pain, depression or anxiety , neuropathy, high blood … pressure , and high cholesterol Being anemic. Anemia is a low level of red blood cells, which carry oxygen from your …
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… have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this … surgery. You recover sooner and may be less likely to have pain or problems after surgery. This is the type of surgery … . Some people get gallstones . You may gain the weight back a few years after surgery if you don't follow your …
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… times as often as men athletes. footnote 1 Although the following tips come from women's programs, they can help anyone … should take place year-round. Strength and stretching exercises in the off season will help coordination and … together. Land softly on the balls of the feet and roll back onto the heels. Keep your knees and hips aligned and …
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… The bones (vertebrae) that form the spine in your back are cushioned by round, flat discs. When these discs … spine, but they are most common in the neck (cervical) and lower back (lumbar) spine. The seven vertebrae between the … Herniated discs in the neck (cervical spine) can cause pain, numbness, or weakness in the neck, shoulders, chest, …
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… Overview Spinal and epidural anesthesia are ways to block pain from an entire region of the body. A doctor with … around it. You may get this medicine for a procedure on the lower part of your body. One example is a surgery on your … need to sit up and curl your body forward to round your low back. Or you'll lie on your side and curl your knees up to …
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… start, gather the materials you need, such as tissues, pillows, a thin cloth, or towels. If you have a baby or small … will recommend certain positions to use. Upper lobes (back) Upper lobes (front) Lower lobes (side) Lower lobes … and larger children or teens. Watch the child for signs of pain and discomfort. If you notice this, you may be using …
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… the sole of the foot, has not developed normally and is lowered or flattened out. One foot or both feet may be … feet rarely have symptoms or problems. Some people may have pain because of: Changes in work environment. Minor injury. … palms of both hands against the wall at chest level. Step back with one foot, keeping that leg straight at the knee, …