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… worse. Triggers upset the delicate balance in your body, causing fluid to build up in your lungs and your body. This … feel, such as new shortness of breath. Also record if your ankles are more swollen than usual and if you feel more … feel, such as new shortness of breath. Also record if your ankles are more swollen than usual and if you feel more …
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… shortness of breath. New or worse swelling in your legs, ankles, or feet. Sudden weight gain, such as more than 1 to … shortness of breath. New or worse swelling in your legs, ankles, or feet. Sudden weight gain, such as more than 1 to …
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… Fever. Weight loss. Swelling in the knees, wrists, or ankles. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will do a physical … Fever. Weight loss. Swelling in the knees, wrists, or ankles. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will do a physical …
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… and strengthening exercises, taping or bracing the knee, using ice, and short-term use of non-steroidal … exercises, your physiotherapist may have you add light ankle weights as you become stronger. Lie on your back with … with both knees bent and your feet on the floor. Put the ankle of the leg you are going to stretch on your opposite …
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… cover the site with waterproof material, such as plastic wrap. Be sure you cover both the exit site and the central … cover the site with waterproof material, such as plastic wrap. Be sure you cover both the exit site and the central …
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… It can spread when hands are not carefully washed after using the bathroom or changing a diaper, and then preparing … who do not wash their hands with soap and water after using the washroom. You can become ill if you eat the … partner has symptoms of shigellosis. Use a dam, plastic wrap or cut open a condom when having oral-anal sexual …
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… swelling and bruising. An elastic bandage may also be wrapped around your joint, such as your knee, to reduce … stain and culture. Bacteria in the joint fluid that are causing an infection may be seen under a microscope after … stain and culture. Bacteria in the joint fluid that are causing an infection may be seen under a microscope after …
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… gauze is placed over the incisions. The breasts are wrapped in an elastic bandage or supported with a special … gauze is placed over the incisions. The breasts are wrapped in an elastic bandage or supported with a special …
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… Placing ice packs on your breasts, taking a hot shower, or using warm compresses may relieve the discomfort. For more … swelling or pain around the opening of your vagina, try using ice. You can put ice or a cold pack on the area for 10 … the pain with home treatment. To reduce pain and heal: Try using ice. You can put ice or a cold pack on the area for 10 …
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… medicines. If you think that a medicine you take may be causing your GERD symptoms, talk to your doctor. Learn more … ways. A partial fundoplication. With this, the stomach is wrapped only partway around the esophagus. A full … medicines. If you think that a medicine you take may be causing your GERD symptoms, talk to your doctor. Learn more …