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… of inflammation in your body. High levels of CRP are caused by infections and many long-term diseases. But a CRP … has a different range for what's normal. Your lab report should show the range that your lab uses for each test. The … Electrophysiology E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney …
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… of diapers a baby wets is sometimes hard to know, because disposable diapers work so well at wicking moisture. … increases in weight, length, and head size. Your baby should appear healthy and happy with good muscle tone, … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine Thomas M. Bailey MD - Family Medicine Kathleen …
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… by herself or with a friend. "Walking is great for me, because I don't have to buy anything to do it, and it doesn't … with a family history of type 2 diabetes, Linda says she should have watched her weight more carefully. She wasn't … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD …
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… is found. What To Expect General anesthesia usually is used during surgery. After a laparoscopy, you can usually resume normal activities within a day. But you should avoid strenuous activity or exercise for about a … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Kathleen …
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… A single freeze treatment for 5 minutes may also be used. This treatment causes some discomfort. You may feel a … Your doctor will tell you what follow-up tests you should have and when you need to have them done. After … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Martin J. …
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… To Expect General, regional, or local anesthesia may be used for vaginal closure surgery (vaginal obliteration). You … sex you have may change. Learn more Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Should I Have Surgery? How Well It Works Vaginal closure … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Kathleen …
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… heart attack ) during strenuous exercise. And it may cause sudden shifts in your blood pressure during or after … signs of this problem. People with this type of neuropathy should not exercise in very hot or very cold places. Their … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD …
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… into the bone ( closed or needle biopsy ). A numbing medicine ( local anesthetic ) is used to prevent pain during this procedure. Intravenous (IV) … problems during your test. Your doctor will tell you if you should stop taking any of them before the test and how soon …
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… gloves, wipe off any stool with paper towels. Put the used paper towels in a plastic trash bag. Small amounts of … Put the soiled linens in a large plastic bag. The bag should prevent moisture from leaking through. Take the bag … Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Gayle E. Stauffer, RN - Registered Nurse Current as …
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… which may make you not want to exercise. But you can use heat and cold therapy or take pain medicines to help relieve pain and make it easier for you to exercise and stay active. Exercise should be balanced with rest and joint care. If your joints …
