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Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN): Care Instructions
Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is nerve pain that can happen after you've had shingles. Shingles is a rash caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. Shingles can attack the nerves under the skin, causing irritation and damage. Even after the...
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How to Suction Your Laryngectomy Stoma
After a total laryngectomy, you breathe through an opening in your neck called a stoma instead of through your nose and mouth. Suctioning the stoma area helps keep your airway clear. This helps you breathe safely and comfortably. Your airways still...
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Learning About Post-Tussive Vomiting
Post-tussive vomiting happens when you vomit right after an intense coughing fit. For some people, coughing hard can trigger their gag reflex. This can lead to vomiting. Children tend to have a more sensitive gag reflex than adults. But adults can...
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Learning About Surgery for Elbow Bursitis
Elbow bursitis is a painful swelling of the bursa around the tip of your elbow (called the olecranon). A bursa is a fluid-filled sac. It cushions and protects bones, joints, or tendons. Your elbow bursa can become swollen because of an injury or...
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Learning About Diastasis Recti (DR) in Children
Diastasis recti (say “dy-AS-tuh-sus REK-ty”), or DR, is a condition that happens when there's a gap larger than 2 centimeters (cm) between the two long muscles at the front of the belly (abdomen). These muscles are called the rectus abdominus.
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Learning About Vaginal Polypectomy
A vaginal polypectomy is a procedure to remove vaginal polyps, or growths, that appear on the cervix. These growths can be different sizes. They appear smooth and red or purple. Polyps most often occur after age 20. They can be caused by infections...
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Learning About Progressive Mobility
Progressive mobility is a series of planned movements and exercises to help prevent problems while you’re in the hospital and help you get back to your normal activities. When you’re recovering from an illness, an injury, or surgery, you might...
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Learn How to Help Your Child Cope With Cerebral Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD)
Cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is a genetic disease that happens during childhood. It happens when very long chain fatty acids (VLCFAs) build up in the tissues over time. Normally these VLCFAs are broken down (metabolized) by the body. ALD can...
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Learning About Facet Cyst Removal
A facet cyst is a lesion of the lower spine, located in a facet joint. Removal may be recommended if the cyst is large, pain is disabling, and NSAIDs and physical therapy aren’t helping enough.
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