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… What are shin splints? Shin splints are a condition that causes pain and sometimes swelling in the front part of the … 3 or more times a day. Elevate your lower leg on pillows while you apply ice and anytime you sit or lie down. Try to … leg hurts. Ask your doctor if you can take over-the-counter medicine. For example, ibuprofen (such as Advil or Motrin) …
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… choices. Even young children have opinions about substance use. So start early to help your child learn the skills … legal consequences. Talk about how the use of substances while trying to develop adult skills—like going to school or … John Pope MD - Pediatrics Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise …
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… fever'. Giardiasis is one of the more common infectious causes of diarrhea lasting more than 2 weeks. It is a common cause of diarrhea among individuals who drink water that has … if you drink or accidentally swallow contaminated water while you swim. You can also become infected by eating raw …
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… the peak flow meter. Ask your doctor to show you how to use this device before you use it at home. If you have … how to read the results, talk with your doctor. If you use medicine to help with breathing (such as for asthma), talk … Prev      Next > slide 3 of 6, Take a deep breath: Step 3, While standing, take a deep breath. Put the mouthpiece in …
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… you have small veins or other problems. It can sometimes be used as soon as 1 week after placement. But a graft may not … is called a central vascular access device. You can use it while your permanent access heals. How do you help prevent … Sometimes a blood clot can be cleared with blood thinner medicine. If your access is infected, you will get …
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… Results Test Overview A testicular scan uses a special camera to take pictures of the testicles … radioactive tracer builds up in testicular tissues (nuclear medicine test). During a testicular scan, the tracer is … any radiation. You are not exposed to any more radiation while the scan is being done. How long the test takes The …
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… is diarrhea. The number of people who have gotten sick because of Cryptosporidium infection in B.C. has decreased in … become infected if you drink or accidentally swallow water while swimming. You can also become infected by eating raw … the symptoms of cryptosporidiosis? Cryptosporidiosis may cause frequent watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, …
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… Thrombosis On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What … Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines What is deep vein thrombosis … form if you are paralyzed, are confined to bed, or must sit while on a long flight or car trip. Abnormal clotting …
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… joined together, it's called fusion. After the joints are fused, they can no longer move. During the surgery, the … stay. Your neck will feel stiff or sore. You will get medicine to help with pain. Most people can go back to work … You may need to wear a brace on your neck (cervical collar) while you recover. Why It Is Done Cervical spinal fusion …
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… check your heart rate to see how hard your heart is working while you exercise. You may also learn how to find your rate … be with exercise. This type of self-monitoring is often used during the last stage of a rehab program. This is when … Cardiology, Electrophysiology Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam …