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… What are allergies to insect stings? When you are stung by an insect, poisons and other toxins enter … reaction to insect stings? An allergic reaction occurs when your immune system reacts strongly to the allergens in …
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… Overview A hemorrhagic stroke develops when a blood vessel (artery) in the brain leaks or bursts … signs, especially blood pressure. To stop the bleeding, you may be given medicine or a transfusion of parts of … If a large amount of bleeding has occurred and symptoms are quickly getting worse, you may need surgery to remove the …
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… causes soreness or pain in the elbow region, particularly when the arm is in motion. Pressing on the affected area … will also cause pain. The epicondyles are the bony bumps you can feel on the inside and outside of your elbow. … . Alternate hands during activities if possible, such as when raking, sweeping, or gardening. During specific sports …
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… best? Peak expiratory flow, or peak flow, is how much air you breathe out when you try your hardest. You measure peak flow with a peak … , a device that you can use at home. If you can breathe out quickly and with ease, you have a higher number. This means …
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… ( RNA ) of HIV in the blood. Viral load is first measured when you are diagnosed with HIV infection. This first measurement … feel nothing at all from the needle. Or you might feel a quick sting or pinch. Risks There is very little chance of …
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… is often done as part of a physiotherapy program. Or you may find a program in a gym or health club. Why is water … training). Sprint by raising your knees higher to run quickly. Move your arms up and down quickly at your side. Do this for 15 seconds. Then return to …
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… than open surgery and often doesn't need a hospital stay. You may have general anesthesia during arthroscopy, or you may have a regional nerve block . If a nerve block alone is done, you may be awake. You won't feel any pain. But you may feel …
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… Shingrix® is not a live virus vaccine and cannot give you shingles or chickenpox. The vaccine is approved by … for adults 50 years of age and older. This includes if you: Have had shingles Received a live virus shingles … In some people who have had chickenpox, the virus becomes active again later in life and causes shingles. About 1 out …
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… Asthma: Identifying Your Triggers Actionset Overview When you have asthma, … notice if symptoms wake you up at night or if you get tired quickly when you exercise. If your doctor recommends it, …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Good posture helps protect your back when you sit, stand, and walk. Good posture means your ears, … and stretch. Standing with good posture The following tips may help you have good posture when you are standing. …
