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… with cool water . Fill a sink or dishpan with water. Put your face in the water, then open and close your eyelids to force water to all parts of your eye. You … Injuries Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… scoot forward until you are on the edge of the seat. Bring your feet in toward the chair. Then stand up. Use the arms … straight line. If this posture causes pain, you may have another condition such as a problem with a disc or bones in your back. A healthy back has three natural front-to-back curves that …
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… apnea: How loud and how often you snore changes often. Your snoring disturbs your sleep, such as pauses in breathing or gasping while … Sleep Apnea Current as of: November 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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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 … a plastic bag. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… you may need an assisted cough. In a costophrenic assist, another person pushes on your rib cage to help you cough. This is done while you are … Cough Current as of: February 16, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… Overview Overview Kegel exercises make your pelvic floor muscles stronger. These muscles control your urine flow and help hold your pelvic organs in place. … and Older Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… On this page: Overview Overview If your joints hurt when you do an activity, you can do a … Go a shorter distance when you walk, jog, swim, or do another activity. Break up an exercise or activity. For … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… Program On this page: Overview Overview Your cardiac rehabilitation (rehab) might include an … hospital. The home program can be one part, or phase, of your cardiac rehab. The goals of a home program include: … Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - …
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… the attempt to start producing breast milk at a time when your body normally would not. A woman may try relactation … and nipple stimulation (by hand or electric breast pump). Your doctor may also prescribe a medicine to stimulate milk … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… Overview Talking with family members about what you want at your funeral is important. Think about the things you want for your funeral. For example: Do you prefer burial to … End of Life Current as of: March 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
