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… a heart attack occurs in the first 6 hours, emergency treatment may prevent damage to the heart muscle and death. … ribs to the breastbone (sternum). It could be caused by an injury to the chest. But often the reason for the … just before a rash appears, may be caused by shingles . An injury such as a broken rib or bruised lung can be quite …
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… Oxygen Therapy for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Done Risks Treatment Overview … Injuries from inhaling heat, smoke, or harmful chemicals. Injury from radiation treatment. Risks Risks of HBOT may … Injuries from inhaling heat, smoke, or harmful chemicals. Injury from radiation treatment. Risks Risks of HBOT may …
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… Shock On this page: Overview Home Treatment Overview What is shock? Shock … heart or brain. This may be caused by a sudden illness, an injury, or bleeding. Sometimes even a mild injury will lead to shock. Shock is a life-threatening …
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… Hemodialysis On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It … Treatment Overview Chronic kidney disease and acute kidney injury (also known as acute renal failure) cause the kidneys … of extra fluid from the body. Hemodialysis for acute kidney injury may be done daily until your kidneys are working …
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… Behavioural Methods for Urinary Incontinence On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It … training, habit training, biofeedback, and pelvic muscle exercises . People who have incontinence due to physical or … biofeedback methods along with pelvic floor exercises. During biofeedback, bladder, rectal sphincter, …
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… UPCCs provide care for non-life-threatening illness or injury that require medical attention within 12 to 24 hours. … and strains, infections, less serious child illness and injury, fevers, asthma attacks, cuts, wounds or skin … care for people who need health advice, assessment and treatment for minor illness and injuries. Image Walk-in …
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… Pulmonary Rehabilitation On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It … or using a stationary bike, and muscle-strengthening exercises for your arms and legs. Regular exercise can … when you feel more short of breath. Try practicing both exercises 3 or 4 times a day. Plan to do each exercise for …