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… Injury Versus Chronic Kidney Disease On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Kidney problems can develop … the long term (chronic). Many conditions, diseases, and medicines can create situations that lead to acute and … may develop with chronic kidney disease, such as anemia and increased levels of phosphorus in the blood …
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… Physical Activity for Weight Loss On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Physical activity increases the amount of energy (calories) you burn. Most … of going to a car wash. Choosing social activities that increase activity, such as joining a gardening club or …
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… Staples, and Skin Adhesives On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Puncture wounds are less likely … cuts. Sealing bacteria into a wound when it is stitched increases the risk of infection. If a puncture wound becomes … cuts. Sealing bacteria into a wound when it is stitched increases the risk of infection. If a puncture wound becomes …
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… for Low Back Pain On this page: Treatment Overview Related Information Treatment Overview Prolotherapy involves … experts do not recommend prolotherapy for low back pain. Related Information Low Back Pain Current as of: … experts do not recommend prolotherapy for low back pain. Related Information Low Back Pain Current as of: …
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… Blister Care On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Most blisters heal on their … diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease. Draining a blister increases your risk of infection. You think your blister is … while your blister heals. Signs of infection include: Increased pain, swelling, redness, or warmth around the …
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… a Home Test Kit for Protein in Urine On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Your doctor may have you check the amount of protein in your urine at home. Increased protein is a sign that your kidneys are being … have you check the amount of protein in your urine at home. Increased protein is a sign that your kidneys are being …
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… Blood Clots in the Leg Veins On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Blood clots can happen in … with a blood clot in a deep upper (proximal) leg vein is at increased risk for a blood clot in the lung or other … with a blood clot in a deep upper (proximal) leg vein is at increased risk for a blood clot in the lung or other …
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… Warning Signs of Violence On this page: Overview Related Information Overview There are some common signs … Drink alcohol or use illegal drugs more often. Have increased fears of other people (paranoia). Say that he or … Drink alcohol or use illegal drugs more often. Have increased fears of other people (paranoia). Say that he or …
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… Splint for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome On this page: Overview Related Information Overview A wrist splint is a brace that … and after a period of splint use, exercise and slowly increase your hand and wrist movements. This will help … and after a period of splint use, exercise and slowly increase your hand and wrist movements. This will help …
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… for Malocclusion Treatment On this page: Related Information Serial extraction is the … age 8, the space for a child's teeth (arch length) doesn't increase. Severe crowding of teeth at this age means that … age 8, the space for a child's teeth (arch length) doesn't increase. Severe crowding of teeth at this age means that …
