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… you most likely to become pregnant? About 2 weeks before your period you will ovulate , which means that one of your ovaries has released an egg. You are most likely to get … Awareness Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… symptoms of angina. How to use quick-acting nitroglycerin Your doctor will tell you when to use your nitroglycerin. … dissolves. If you accidentally swallow the tablet, take another. The medicine won't work if you swallow it. For … Angina Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - …
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… part on the type of tear and how bad the tear is. Work with your doctor to plan a rehabilitation (rehab) program that … as possible. Your rehab program probably will include physiotherapy and home exercises. Exercises that might be … knee bends Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… cold and heat. If you had a procedure or surgery, talk to your doctor about which therapy they recommend. Be careful … heat therapies: On broken skin. While you are sleeping. On your belly if you are pregnant. On an area where you have … treated. Current as of: November 15, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Heather Quinn MD - Family …
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… are often used when you have the ability to use a catheter yourself or someone can do it for you. You insert the … not permanent. In general, an ICP requires that you limit your fluids. You and your doctor will figure out how much … in Men Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… important to know the symptoms of trouble breathing. Follow your asthma action plan to know what to do. When you have trouble breathing, your symptoms may be mild, moderate, or severe. Symptoms of … and Adults Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… often attract children because they look like candy. If your child is taking iron pills, follow your doctor's instructions on how much to take and for how … Anemia Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… to stretch and massage the perineum for a few weeks before your due date. Studies show that some people who did regular … rates of episiotomy . footnote 1 Starting at week 34 of your pregnancy, take about 5 minutes to massage your … (4). Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… weakened and easily reinjured ankle. Proper initial care of your sprained ankle is critical. A compression wrap helps … swelling. If swelling is kept to a minimum, it may help your ankle feel better. Applying a compression wrap is easy … bedtime. Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… Overview During the second and third trimesters of your pregnancy, you may notice times when your belly tightens and becomes firm to the touch and then … Pregnancy Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …