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… colic , you may be concerned that a health condition is causing the excessive crying. Usually a baby with colic isn't … child to cry An open diaper pin in the skin A piece of hair wrapped around a finger, a toe, or the penis Bumping the … covering ( cornea ) over the coloured part of the eye, causing a corneal abrasion. An insect bite. Look for a …
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… You can treat an Achilles tendon rupture with surgery or by using a cast, splint, brace, walking boot, or other device that will keep your lower leg and ankle from moving (immobilization). Both surgery and … your leg. This prevents you from moving the lower leg and ankle so that the ends of the Achilles tendon can reattach …
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… your clothes with a mild soap, rather than a detergent. Try using ones like CheerFree or Ecover. Rinse twice to remove … your clothes with a mild soap, rather than a detergent. Try using ones like CheerFree or Ecover. Rinse twice to remove …
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… the numbers carried on the skin and the chance of it causing an infection. If you have an MRSA infection, you can … it is important for you to wash your hands regularly using soap and water. Using an alcohol hand rub may prevent the spread of MRSA …
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… and the symptoms go away within a few days after you stop using the medicine. But some drug allergies can be very … and the symptoms go away within a few days after you stop using the medicine. But some drug allergies can be very …
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… your care plan. Take medicines as prescribed, and use compression stockings as directed. Exercise. Talk with your … your care plan. Take medicines as prescribed, and use compression stockings as directed. Exercise. Talk with your …
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… Test Overview An arthrogram is a test using X-rays to obtain a series of pictures of a joint after … of the joint. This test can be done on your hip, knee, ankle, shoulder, elbow, wrist, or jaw (temporomandibular … of the joint. This test can be done on your hip, knee, ankle, shoulder, elbow, wrist, or jaw (temporomandibular …
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… and toes. As it gets worse, it moves into the limbs, causing pain and loss of feeling in the feet, legs, and hands. … and Corns Hammer, Claw, and Mallet Toes Toe, Foot, and Ankle Problems, Non-Injury Current as of: August 25, … and Corns Hammer, Claw, and Mallet Toes Toe, Foot, and Ankle Problems, Non-Injury Current as of: August 25, …
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… may include: Swelling around the eyes or in the feet or ankles. This is the most common symptom. Fatigue. Weight … How is it diagnosed? Doctors diagnose nephrotic syndrome using: Urine tests to measure the amount of protein in your … may include: Swelling around the eyes or in the feet or ankles. This is the most common symptom. Fatigue. Weight …