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Female Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
… These bacteria enter the urinary tract. The bacteria may come from inside the body. Or they may travel from the skin … from the bowel to enter the urinary tract. This is the most common source of UTIs. This means women develop UTIs more … often than men. Pain in or around the urinary tract is a common UTI symptom. But the only way to know for sure if you …
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Understanding Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy
A bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy is a type of surgery. During the surgery, a surgeon removes both ovaries and fallopian tubes from your pelvis.
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The First Few Hours After a Stroke
… will assess your symptoms and will need to know when they occurred. You will also be asked about your health history … your doctor knows what type of stroke you had and where it occurred. Phase 1 begins from the first minutes to the first … unlike headaches you've had before, or a severe headache accompanied by nausea and vomiting Seizure B.E.F.A.S.T. is an …
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Bent-Knee Calf Stretch
Learn how to do a bent-knee calf stretch to help stretch and strengthen your feet and ankles.
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Heel Cord (Gastrocnemius) Stretch (Flexibility)
Stand facing a wall from 3 feet away. Take one step toward the wall with your right foot. Place both palms on the wall. Bend your right knee. Lean forward, keeping the left leg straight and the left heel on the floor. Hold for 5 to 10 seconds.
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Having Hernia Surgery: Traditional Repair
… to let you sleep during surgery Risks and possible complications Hernia surgery is safe. But it does have … Numbness or pain in the groin or leg Risk the hernia will come back (recur) Damage to the testicles or testicular … have a bandage over the surgical site. To help reduce discomfort, you'll be given pain medicines as needed. You may …
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Meningioma
… because it does not start in brain tissue. But it's often referred to as a brain tumor. Most of these tumors are grade 1 … because of its location. As these tumors grow, they can compress the brain and spinal cord. This leads to serious … surgery. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your doctor: Know the reason for your visit and …
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Tracheostomy Care
… Also, ask about contact information for an equipment supply company. And be sure you know which emergency supplies to … lint, have loose fibers, or block air flow. Medical supply stores may sell trach coverings. They may also sell shields … not go away. Call 911 Call 911 right away if any of these occur: Large amount of bleeding or lasting bleeding from the …
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Diabetes: Understanding Carbohydrates, Fats, and Protein
… how to plan meals to suit your body. To start, learn how different foods affect blood sugar. Carbohydrates Carbohydrates … of a healthy diet. Fat Fat is an energy source that can be stored until needed. Fat doesn't raise blood sugar. But it …
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