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… Umbilical Hernia: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … rare but serious problem called strangulation. This occurs when a part of intestine or a piece of fatty tissue is …
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… by using medicine, surgery, and other types of treatment. When foot problems develop, those problems need prompt … as long as weight-bearing on the area continues. Unless your foot ulcer is infected, your doctor may put a cast on … part or all of the foot, and sometimes part of the leg may have to be removed (amputated). Bone and joint deformities …
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… Information Overview Regular exercise may help control your diabetes, which can reduce your risk of severe diabetic … neuropathy. But depending on what areas of your body have been affected by nerve damage, you may need to change … Your body is better able to control its temperature when it is well hydrated. Diabetic …
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… Physical activity when planning a pregnancy Last updated August 2, 2013 … day is incredibly beneficial for health, especially when you're planning a pregnancy. Research shows that just 30 … check with your health care provider to make sure you don’t have any medical or physical limitations. Make time for …
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… When to call your healthcare provider Last updated August 11, 2013 Lots of different things happen to your body when you're pregnant and - especially if you’re pregnant for … your home or workplace Feeling that your baby’s movements have slowed considerably in the last 12 hours Signs of …
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… Meniscus Tear: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … ice, compression, and propping up your leg on a pillow when you sit or lie down. You may take over-the-counter …
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… Uterine Fibroids: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … during the years you have periods. After menopause, when hormone levels decrease, fibroids often shrink or …
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… vessels in the retina . One of two approaches may be used when treating diabetic retinopathy: Focal photocoagulation. … used to slow the growth of new abnormal blood vessels that have developed over a wider area of the retina. The … sessions. Laser photocoagulation is usually not painful. You may feel a slight stinging sensation or see brief …
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… Physical Activity as You Get Older On this page: Overview … even if you think of yourself as "elderly" or you already have conditions such as arthritis or heart disease. Being … a full range of motion. This helps increase flexibility. When you stay flexible, regular physical activity and daily …
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… Rethink How You Respond to Stress On this page: Getting Started Getting … Taste the flavour. Practice ways to relieve stress at times when you're not stressed. This can help turn it into a … rely on it when you need it. Depending on how much time you have, here are a few suggestions. When you have: 1 minute: …
