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… usually done to find out if you have low testosterone. If your doctor thinks low testosterone could be related to … tests. Since testosterone normally decreases with age, your doctor can help determine whether your symptoms are … ways, such as in a shot, through a patch or gel on the skin, a pill you swallow or in a tablet you place between …
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… to drive again in about 2 weeks or when you have no pain in your groin. You can have sexual intercourse in about 3 … every 1 to 2 hours. Put a thin cloth between the ice and your skin. Why It Is Done Surgical repair is recommended for …
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… The decision to close a wound with stitches, staples, or skin adhesive depends on: The type of biting animal. The … of the person bitten. It is important to determine if your wound needs to be closed by a health professional. Your risk of infection increases the longer the wound …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about … the implant moves to another location, sticks out of your skin, or comes out by itself. If the implant comes out by …
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… Test Overview A breast self-examination involves checking your breasts for lumps or changes. Many breast problems are … as biopsies. It is a good idea to become familiar with how your breasts look and feel and to talk to your doctor about … Light pressure is needed to feel the tissue close to the skin surface. Medium pressure is used to feel a little …
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… Checking Blood Sugar in a Child Actionset Overview You and your child need to know when your child's blood sugar level is outside the target range. … the lancet and controls how deeply the lancet goes into the skin. Take a test strip from the bottle. Put the lid back on …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about … Uses This medication is used to treat a variety of fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock …
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… pain in an arm or a leg. Usually the pain is in a part of your body where you had surgery or an injury. The pain is … you would expect for the kind of injury you may have had. Skin that may be blotchy or shiny. Skin that may feel hotter or colder than other areas of your body. Swelling, joint stiffness, weakness, or shaking …
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… silicone shell filled with a saltwater solution or a gel. Your doctor will make a cut, called an incision. Then the … of work you do, you should be able to go back to work or your normal routine in 1 to 2 weeks. The incisions leave … will have scars where the doctor made the incisions in your skin. The skin on your breasts may be numb. This usually …
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… more likely to happen if you have a disease that has made your bones weak, such as osteoporosis or cancer. What are … a breath or breathe deeply. Or it may cause pain around your breastbone. If you can't breathe normally you may feel … have a headache. What could happen when you break a rib? Your ribs have two main jobs: They help protect the organs …