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… People who have less fluid taken out may sit up. The site where your doctor will put the needle is cleaned with a … will gently and slowly put the paracentesis needle in where the extra fluid is. If your test is done in the X-ray department, an ultrasound may be used to show where the fluid is in your belly. If fluid is being removed …
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… to the liver and spleen . Areas of the liver and spleen where the tracer collects in large amounts show up as bright spots in the pictures. Areas where the tracer collects in low amounts or does not show up … the test The technologist cleans the site on your arm where the radioactive tracer will be injected. A small …
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… or replaced. Pain. You may feel pain at the place where it is inserted or where it lies under your skin. Collapsed lung … have swelling in your face, chest, neck, or arm on the side where the central line is. You have signs of a blood clot, …
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… you probably won't start active rotator cuff exercises (where you use your shoulder muscles) until at least 3 to 6 … and others like them. For any strengthening exercises where your arms start at or stretch from your sides, the … means the motion should be about 30 degrees to the front of where your arms would be if you raised them straight out to …
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… You may find triggers in: Things you do often. Places where you eat, drink, or otherwise spend time with others. … a list of times in the last week that you felt a craving. Where were you? What were you doing, and who were you with? … meet a goal, don't punish yourself. Just back up and start where you left off. If it helps, use this time to make small …
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… room in which you want to reduce the dander. Clean areas where you keep your pets At least once a week, clean birdcages, rodent cages, or areas where pets sleep. Dust and vacuum often. If you can, do this … room in which you want to reduce the dander. Clean areas where you keep your pets At least once a week, clean …
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… about emergency preparedness and planning at the facility where your family member lives, you may ask: What is the facility’s evacuation plan Where would facility residents move to What is the role of …
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… that helps keep the cervix from opening too soon before delivery. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus. It leads to the vagina. During pregnancy, it is tightly closed to protect the baby. … cerclage, the doctor sews the cervix shut early in the pregnancy. The stitches are removed in time for the baby to …
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… On this page: Overview Overview The ring is used to prevent pregnancy. It's a soft plastic ring that you put into your … the hormones estrogen and progestin. These hormones prevent pregnancy in three ways. They thicken the mucus in the … an egg each month (ovulation). The ring protects against pregnancy for 1 month at a time. You wear one ring for 3 …
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… Mental health Learn about mental health issues, how and where to find help, and what to do if you are in a crisis …
