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Bookmark or Share- Bed rest - WikipediaBed rest, also referred to as the rest-cure, is a medical treatment in which a person lies in bed for most of the time to try to cure an illness. Bed rest refers to voluntarily lying in bed as a treatment and not being confined to bed because of a health impairment which physically prevents leaving bed.
- Bed Rest During Pregnancy: Types, Reasons & Positions - Cleveland ClinicBed rest can mean several things like restricting your activities, being admitted to the hospital or staying in bed at home. Some studies suggest bed rest during pregnancy doesn’t help reduce complications or prevent preterm labor. However, many providers still see the benefit of bed rest and believe it leads to more successful outcomes.
- Bed rest during pregnancy: Get the facts - Mayo ClinicBy Mayo Clinic Staff. When you're pregnant, a prescription to stay in bed might seem like a welcome break. In reality, however, restrictions on movement during pregnancy can pose health risks. Here's what you need to know.
- DVTs and Bed Rest: Know Your Risks - WebMD5 min read. Deep vein thrombosis – or DVT – is a type of blood clot that can cause serious health problems. Many things can increase your chances of a DVT, and among them is bed rest. Knowing...
- Bed rest for back pain? A little bit will do you. - Harvard HealthJanuary 24, 2017. Bed rest, once a key part of treating back pain, has a limited role in healing sore backs. In very small doses, bed rest can give you a break when standing or sitting causes severe pain. Too much may make back pain worse. Here is how to do bed rest "right."
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