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… Home treatment may help to reduce cancer pain and improve your physical and mental well-being. Talk to your doctor about any home treatment you may use. Heat and … can help with mild to moderate pain from cancer. Talk to your doctor before trying either heat or cold during …
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… are often used when you have the ability to use a catheter yourself or someone can do it for you. You insert the … not permanent. In general, an ICP requires that you limit your fluids. You and your doctor will figure out how much fluid you can consume …
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… How To Prepare Do not use mouthwash before you collect your sputum sample. Some types of mouthwash can kill bacteria and could affect your results. If bronchoscopy will be used to collect your sputum sample, your doctor will tell you how soon …
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… important to know the symptoms of trouble breathing. Follow your asthma action plan to know what to do. When you have trouble breathing, your symptoms may be mild, moderate, or severe. Symptoms of … Tiring quickly when you talk or eat. You may have to catch your breath while eating. Using your belly muscles to help …
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… movements that can cause pain and other symptoms. Keep your wrists straight or only slightly bent. Avoid activities … from typing or other repetitive activities to stretch your hands and wrists. Avoid doing repetitive movements … periods of time (holding a book or playing cards). Watch your grip. Gripping with only the thumb and index finger can …
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… and a mineral. It helps keep the right mix of fluids in your body. It also helps keep your heart beating normally and your nerves and muscles working as they should. What causes …
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… real and what isn't real. You talk about suicide or hurting yourself or others. You have severe medicine side effects, … . You need special tests. You need to change or adjust your medicines. You have problems with drugs or alcohol. You … . Doctors will try to find the best way to get you back to your family and community as soon as possible. For the …
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… neuroma is a swollen or thickened nerve in the ball of your foot. This can happen when your toes are squeezed together too often and for too long. … neuroma can cause a very painful burning or sharp pain in your foot that feels worse when you walk. It may feel like a …
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… Overview Here are some tips for weaning your baby from the bottle: Don't allow the baby to carry the bottle around. This can help prevent injuries if your baby falls. It also can help keep the bottle from being a comfort item for your baby. Help transfer the baby's attachment from the …
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… months Last updated January 30, 2018 At 18 to 24 months, your toddler's language skills are flourishing. Your conversations are starting to become even more … “Go bye bye.” “Grandpa’s car.” Between 18 and 24 months your toddler may also: Sing simple songs with words and …