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… are no guarantees that a bunion surgery will fully relieve your pain. A regional anesthetic that affects only the foot … what is best. The surgery you get needs to be specific to your bunion. More than one procedure may be done at the same … Bunions Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… Healthy Eating: Eating Less Sodium Actionset Overview Part … or as an ingredient. You can start reducing the sodium in your diet by: Reading labels to see how much sodium foods … which typically are high in sodium. Not adding salt to your food during cooking or at the table. Using low-sodium …
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… with diarrhea. You can become infected if you do not wash your hands after contact with these feces. Reptiles, baby … likely to carry Salmonella . You should always wash your hands immediately after handling one of these animals, even if the animal is healthy. Adults should also be careful that children wash …
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… touch a frozen metal surface with a wet body part such as your tongue, lip, or wet hand, it could stick. To free a … work, you may have to call 9-1-1 . After you're freed, call your doctor if you're injured. Controlling bleeding The area … care. Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… Treatment is usually several times a week at first. Once your eczema is doing better, you may have treatment less … people are able to do the treatment at home. To keep yourself safe, carefully follow all of your doctor's … infection . Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… can't get pregnant if I am very young. If you have started your periods, you can get pregnant, even if your body isn't mature enough to handle the stress of … Control Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… syndrome (IBS). You meet the Rome III criteria for IBS if your symptoms began at least 6 months ago, you have had … is linked to a change in the appearance or consistency of your stool. Having any of the following symptoms supports … Current as of: February 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… bowel movements. Pain, itching, and bright red blood on your stool are common symptoms of hemorrhoids. Blood in the … a lot of blood in the stool, not just on the surface, call your doctor or midwife right away. If there are just a few … Problems Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… this page: Overview Overview A pain diary may help you and your doctor find out what makes your pain better or worse. Use the diary and pain scale … today? Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… become more competitive. Sometimes you'll need to urge your child to get off the couch and exercise. You can help motivate your child by your example—when you get regular exercise … and Teens Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Susan C. Kim MD - …
