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Drugs used to treat scleroderma include:CorticosteroidsImmunosuppressants (Methotrexate, Cytoxan)Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)Other treatments for specific symptoms may include:Antacids for heartburnBlood pressure medications (part...
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At this time there is no cure for scleroderma. A drug called D-penicillamine has been used to interfere with the abnormal collagen.
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Physical therapists provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities among those suffering from injuries, disabilities, or disease.Organized physical therapy began during Wo...
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Physical therapists teach people recovering from surgery or with injuries, sprains or arthritis how to perform exercises that will help them gain strength and mobility and prevent recurring injury. Here are suggestions to help you get the most from physical therapy.
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Coworkers may include physical therapists, other health care and rehabilitation professionals. Physical therapy aides also work with PTAs; aides perform a more limited range of functions, albeit similar, along with clerical, maintenance, and other...
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Chest physical therapy is the term for a group of treatments designed to improve respiratory efficiency, promote expansion of the lungs, strengthen respiratory muscles, and eliminate secretions from the respiratory system.The purpose of chest phys...
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I was in a car accident four weeks ago. I have had physical therapy for the last three weeks and it seems to hurt more than it helps. I am still feeling pain and spasms. Can you suggest another option?
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Occupational therapy is a holistic, patient-centered, occupation-based approach to life skill development. This health profession helps people whose lives have been altered by physical or mental disease, injury, or other health problems.
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The occupational therapy interview is the initial fact-finding session between an occupational therapy practitioner and a patient to determine the patient''s problem(s) and to discuss possible intervention and treatment.The interview is the first o...
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Detailed information on laser skin surgery Laser surgery is a type of surgery that uses special light beams instead of instruments for surgical procedures. Laser stands for "light amplification by the stimulated emission of radiation." Lasers were first developed in 1960. Newer laser modifications continue to have a large impact on medical and surgical practices. A large part of their impact has been seen in the treatment of various skin lesion and diseases.
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There are three types of laser: the carbon dioxide(CO 2) laser; the YAG laser(yttrium aluminum garnet); and the pulsed dye laser.cut or destroy tissue that is abnormal or diseased without harming healthy, normal tissue.close off nerve endings to r...
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Laser surgery is a medical procedure that uses laser light to remove diseased tissues or treat bleeding blood vessels. Laser surgery may also be used for cosmetic purposes, such as removing wrinkles, tattoos, or birthmarks.A laser is a light beam ...
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Detailed information on laser surgery and what types of surgeries may be performed with lasers
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Laser is an acronym that stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Laser surgery uses an intensely hot, precisely focused beam of light to remove or vaporize tissue and control bleeding in a wide variety of noninvasive an...
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Dermatologic surgeons also helped pioneer laser surgery, and developed and improved upon many early techniques and more refined surgical procedures.The three types of lasers most often used in medical treatment are the:.Carbon dioxide(CO 2) laser....
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How long after cervical laser surgery do you have to wait before using tampons or having sex?
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Ultraviolet light treatment uses a particular band of the nonvisible light spectrum to treat psoriasis and a variety of other skin diseases. It can be used alone or in combination with other medications applied directly to the skin or taken intern...
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Light therapy refers to two different categories of treatment, one used in mainstream medical practice and the other in alternative/complementary medicine. Mainstream light therapy(also called phototherapy) includes the use of ultraviolet light to...
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