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Health Encyclopedia: High Blood Pressure Diagnosis

Diagnosis

Mostphysical exams include a blood pressure measurement.Patients should not smoke or drink caffeinated beverages within 30 minutes beforetheir blood pressure measurement.

The Sphygmomanometer

The standard instrument used to measure blood pressure is called a mercury sphygmomanometer. Measurements are given as units of mercury, which has filled the central column in standard sphygmomanometers for years. (Some people view the mercury sphygmomanometer as an environmental health hazard,but mo...

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Keri's Breast Cancer Story: The Routine After Starting Breast Reconstruction

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My name is Doug Haberstroh, and this is my wife Keri's breast cancer story. Keri was only 25 years... Read more »

Breast Cancer Surgery FAQS: Lumpectomy

By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

...of infection.Finally, your surgeon may recommend arm exercises to prevent pain and encourage... Read more »

What is the MS Community Saying about Exercise?

By Merely Me , Health Expert

...or bottles can be used for weights (no glass) for arm exercises; even clothespins can be used to... Read more »

Flying with Lymphedema

By Phyllis Johnson , Health Expert

...encourages fluid build-up. If I don't remember to do some arm exercises, I can see swelling... Read more »

Lymphedema: Evolving Research Lifts Restrictions

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Watch out for insect bites and sunburn.Don’t have blood drawn or blood pressure taken on the... Read more »

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The Effects of exercise on Weight

Exercise's Effects on WeightExercising helps people reduce their weight, maintain weight loss, and fight obesity. Research has shown that women who regularly exercisebut do not change their diet can... Read more »

Heart Attack Symptoms and Warning Signs

ANYONE WHO BELIEVES THEY ARE HAVING A HEART ATTACK SHOULD NOT HESITATE TO CALL THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SYSTEM.In people with known heart disease, any unusual chest pain or other symptoms of... Read more »

Back Pain and Sciatica: Exercise and Physical Therapy

Exercise and Physical TherapyExercise is not helpful for acute back pain. In fact, overexertion may be as unhelpful as prolonged bed rest during recovery. In one study, patients who immediately... Read more »

Recommended Exercise Methods

A few simple rules are helpful as you develop your own routine.Don't eat for 2 hours before vigorous exercise.Drink plenty of fluids before, during, and after a workout.Adjust activity according to... Read more »

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Prevention

PreventionBecause multiple factors may cause carpal tunnel syndrome, there is no single mode of prevention. Treating any underlying medical condition is certainly important. Simple common sense may... Read more »

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