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… in children is often treated with surgery. This helps make your child's knee stable. And it may help them get back to … But with surgery, there is a small risk of an injury to your child's growing bone. Sometimes, especially if your … Injuries Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… Overview To help find safe and fun ways to be active: Ask yourself questions to discover your physical activity likes and dislikes. Fitness: Choosing … Active Current as of: October 10, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… tiny insects that can make a temporary home in the seams of your clothing or bedding (sheets, pillows, and blankets). … are places where the seams of clothing can press against your skin. It's hard to see body lice on your body. It's … safe for you. Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… is important, because they may need different treatment. If your doctor thinks that you may have another muscle or joint disease based on your symptoms, history, and physical examination, your … Current as of: September 8, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… A perimetry test (visual field test) measures all areas of your eyesight, including your side, or peripheral, vision. To do the test, you sit … results. Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… the benefits of the test. Most of the tracer will leave your body through your urine or stool within a day. So be sure to flush the … Scan Current as of: December 19, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… fatty acids. This type of fat can be part of a heart-healthy diet. Fish oil supplements are another way to get … not agree about whether these supplements can help protect your heart. footnote 1 If you have severely high triglycerides, your doctor may recommend you take fish oil to try to …
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… infection or an allergic reaction to the artificial nail. Your natural nail separates from the nail bed while you are … the two nails if an artificial nail has separated from your natural nail and you don't suspect an infection. Dip … and Injuries Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… Floaters are small spots or specks that "float" across your field of vision. Before a migraine headache, flashes of … had floaters before, or if flashes of light are part of your diagnosed migraine headaches, these are usually not … Non-Injury Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… vein blood clot. After a while, this blood clot (usually in your leg), can damage the vein. Damage to the vein can lead … medicines and bandages to help the sores heal. Propping up your leg may reduce pain and swelling. You might try an … Skin Ulcer Current as of: December 19, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
