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… choose active surveillance or watchful waiting instead of treating their cancer right away.) This topic is not for … have side effects, such as bladder, bowel, and erection problems. Radiation therapy is more likely to cause bowel … diagnosed with prostate cancer sometime in their lifetime. footnote 2 But most people who are diagnosed with prostate …
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… Trouble using your hands and fingers to do tasks. Problems with speaking, swallowing, eating, walking, and … a cane, a walker, a wheelchair, ramps, handrails, and foot or ankle braces. Medicines. These may help slow the … collar can support your head if the neck muscles get weak. Foot and ankle braces, a cane, a walker, or a wheelchair can …
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… Tests: When Do You Need Them? How the Heart Works Arterial Problems Carotid Artery Disease Carotid Artery Stenting Deep … Artery Procedure? Stroke Recovery: Coping With Eating Problems Stroke Rehabilitation Stroke: Behaviour Changes Stroke: Bladder and Bowel Problems Stroke: Changes in Emotions Stroke: Common Problems …
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… Overview Overview You can help prevent foot blisters by following these tips. Wear shoes that fit … your feet. Stop an activity if you notice an area on your foot is getting sore and red. A blister could be starting to … be rubbed by poorly fitting shoes. Toe, Foot, and Ankle Injuries Current as of: March 22, …
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… children) Developmental dysplasia of the hip Developmental problems: Testing Gastroesophageal reflux in babies and … heart defects in children Cleft lip Cleft palate Club foot Tongue-tie and tethered oral tissues Colic If your baby … cough) Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection Treating asthma in babies and younger children Eyes and ears …
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… (103°F) to 40°C (104°F) for short periods of time without problems. Children tend to have higher fevers than adults. … serious problem. Talk to your doctor about your fevers. Treating a fever In most cases, the illness that caused the … serious problem. Talk to your doctor about your fevers. Treating a fever In most cases, the illness that caused the …
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… before standing up can often reduce heel pain. Stretch your foot by flexing it up and down 10 times before standing. Do … plantar fascia. Use a towel to stretch the bottom of your foot ( towel stretch ). Other steps can help reduce heel … splint while you sleep. Night splints hold the ankle and foot in a position that keeps the Achilles tendon and …
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… movements each week. And you may have some of the following problems: Straining Feeling that you don't completely empty … or may suggest a different way to treat your constipation. Treating chronic constipation There are many ways to treat … There are four types of products for preventing or treating constipation. Bulking agents. Food such as bran or …
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… elevating your feet above the level of your heart. Prop the foot end of your bed up on 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 in.) blocks. … mild venous insufficiency . But if you continue to have problems with venous skin ulcers, you will need additional treatment. Exercise. Doing regular foot and ankle exercises can help strengthen your leg …
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… Cleft Lip Cleft Palate Cleft Palate: Feeding Your Baby Clubfoot Cognitive Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months Cognitive … and Adults Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip Developmental Problems: Testing Diaper Rash Diarrhea, Age 11 and Younger … in Children Trabeculotomy for Childhood Glaucoma Treating Asthma in Babies and Younger Children Type 1 …
