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What is watchful waiting?
Watch for the symptoms of tick-borne diseases in the weeks following a tick bite -- muscle or joint aches, stiff neck, headache, weakness, fever, swollen lymph nodes, and other flu-like symptoms. Watch for a red spot or rash starting at the location of the bite.
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Walking for Fitness
Getting Started Start exercising: Many exercise programs say you should talk to your doctor before starting. Certain people with certain medical conditions may want to check with their doctor before becoming physically active, but most people can start out putting one foot in front of the other and without problems. Even those recovering from heart attacks are encouraged to walk treadmills in cardiac rehabilitation programs.Comfortable shoes: Only one thing is worth investing in when it comes to walking, and that's a comfortable pair of walking shoes. Even athletic shoes that are more than 6 months old may not have enough cushioning to support you. You may choose either athletic shoes for sidewalks and roads or light hiking shoes (rugged walking shoes) if you venture out on trails.Select shoes especially designed for walking, and they will be labeled as such. Running shoes are a second choice. Cross training shoes are a third best choice.You want a shoe that bends easily through the ball of the foot but remains fairly firm. A low heel works best, which is why a running shoe with thick cushioning in the heel is not the best choice.Avoid high tops unless they are specifically designed as walking or hiking styles.Warm up: Spend 30 seconds each on 5 simple warm-up moves:Ankle circles: Stand on one foot and lift the other off the ground. Slowly flex that raised ankle through its full range of motion, making circles with the toes. Do 6-8 circles in each direction. Switch feet and repeat.Leg swings: Stand on one leg and swing the other loosely from the hip, front to back, in a relaxed, unforced motion. Your foot should swing no higher than a foot or so off the ground. Do 15-20 swings on each leg.Pelvic loops: Place your hands on your hips with your knees gently bent and feet shoulder-width apart. Keep your body upright and make 10 slow circles with your hips, pushing them gently forward, left, back, and right. Reverse directions and repeat.Arm circles: Hold both arms straight out from your sides, palms down, making yourself into the letter T. Make 10-12 slow backward circles with your hands, starting small and finishing with large circles using your entire arm. Shake your arms out and repeat with 10-12 forward circles.Hula-hoop jumps: Hop in place on both feet. Keep your head and shoulders facing forward. Twist your feet and lower body left, then right, back and forth with each of 20 hops.Observe basic safety while walking outside. Watch for traffic all around you. Always walk on sidewalks or on the left side of the street facing traffic if there is no sidewalk. Carry an ID and a cell phone or change for a pay phone. Use caution if wearing headphones (maybe use just one earpiece). Make yourself visible in low-light situations by wearing reflective gear. Vests with 3M Scotchlite are especially visible. Read more on
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Watchful waiting - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Watchful waiting (also watch and wait or WAW) is an approach to a medical problem in which time is allowed to pass before medical intervention or therapy is ... Read more on
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Prostate Cancer Treatment - Watchful Waiting
Dec 30, 2009 ... A man who has selected watchful waiting is a man who has chosen not to have immediate prostate cancer treatment. During the watchful waiting ... Read more on
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Prostate Cancer: Surgery vs. Watchful Waiting - National Cancer ...
Sep 13, 2002 ... A study published in the May 12, 2005, issue of the New England Journal of Medicine reports that men with localized prostate cancer who ... Read more on
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Watchful waiting for prostate cancer
Jun 27, 2008 ... Watchful waiting is a treatment choice for older men who have prostate cancer. It means that you and your doctor will watch your cancer to ... Read more on
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Watchful waiting definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of ...
Mar 14, 2011 ... Watchful waiting: Closely monitoring a patient's condition but withholding therapy until the sign and symptom appear or change. ... Read more on
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Outcomes With "Watchful Waiting" in Prostate Cancer
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Watchful Waiting vs Repair of Inguinal Hernia in Minimally ...
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Remeron
Patients with depression or other mental illnesses often think about or attempt suicide. Closely watch anyone taking antidepressants, especially early in treatment or when the dose is changed. Patients who become irritable or anxious, or have new or increased thoughts of suicide or other changes in mood or behavior (or their care givers) should contact their healthcare professional right away. Read more on
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Cancer Antigen 15-3
To monitor the response to treatment of invasive breast cancer and to watch for recurrence of the disease Read more on
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Stroke
Watch for these stroke symptoms if you think you or someone else is having a stroke: Trouble with walking. If you're having a stroke, you may stumble or have sudden dizziness, loss of balance or loss of coordination. Trouble with speaking. If you're having a stroke, you may slur your speech or may not be able to come up with words to explain what is happening (aphasia). Try to repeat a simple sentence. If you can't, you may be having a stroke. Paralysis or numbness on one side of the body. If you're having a stroke, you may have sudden numbness, weakness or paralysis on one side of the body. Try to raise both your arms over your head at the same time. If one arm begins to fall, you may be...
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Moles
Watch for changes The best way to catch potential problems at an early stage is to become familiar with the location and pattern of your moles. Examine your skin carefully on a regular basis ideally once a month, especially if you have a family history of melanoma to detect early skin changes that may signal melanoma.
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Traveler's Diarrhea
Watch what you eat The general rule of thumb is this: Boil it, cook it, peel it or forget it. Unfortunately, most travelers don't stick to these guidelines 100 percent of the time. Remember these tips: Don't buy food from street vendors., Avoid unpasteurized milk and dairy products, including ice cream., Avoid raw or undercooked meat, fish and shellfish., Steer clear of moist food at room temperature, such as sauces and buffet offerings., Eat foods that are well cooked and served hot., Munch on dry foods like breads and high-sugar-content foods, such as jellies and syrups., Stick to fruits and vegetables that you can peel yourself, such as bananas, oranges and avocados. Stay away from salads...
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Poor feeding in infants
Watch closely for the development of other signs and symptoms of illness, such as dehydration.
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Sydenham chorea
Pay careful attention to children's complaints of sore throats and get early treatment to prevent acute rheumatic fever. If there is a strong family history of rheumatic fever, be especially watchful, because your children may be more likely to develop this infection.
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Vesicoureteral reflux
Treatment options for vesicoureteral reflux depend on the severity of the condition. Children with mild cases of primary vesicoureteral reflux may eventually outgrow the disorder. In this case, your doctor will likely recommend a wait-and-see approach. During this time, it will be important for you to be watchful for potential UTIs and to seek prompt treatment.
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Group B streptococcal septicemia of the newborn
Parents should watch for any of the following symptoms when their child is less than 3 months old, particularly in the first 6 weeks. The early stages of the disease can produce subtle symptoms.
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Synera
After applying this medicine to the skin of a child, watch the child carefully to make sure that he or she does not get any of the medicine into his or her mouth. Topical anesthetics can cause serious side effects, especially in children, if any of the medicine gets into the mouth or is swallowed.
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Convulsions
Convulsions can be unsettling to watch. Despite their appearance, most seizures are relatively harmless. They usually last from 30 seconds to 2 minutes. However, if a seizure is prolonged, or if multiple seizures happen and the person doesn't awaken in between, this is a medical emergency.
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Skin abscess
Prevent and watch for bacterial infections. Keep the skin around minor wounds clean and dry. Consult the health care provider if you develop signs of infection. Treat minor infections promptly.
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Emla
After applying this medicine to the skin of a child, watch the child carefully to make sure that he or she does not loosen or remove the bandage. Also, keep the child from getting any of the medicine into his or her mouth. This medicine can cause serious side effects, especially in children, if any of it gets into the mouth or is swallowed.
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