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… seizures. The deep brain stimulator (DBS) is implanted under your skin on your upper chest near your collarbone. A wire under the skin connects the device to electrodes that are in … seizures. The vagus nerve stimulator (VNS) is implanted under the skin, near your collarbone. A wire (lead) under …
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… but it is a long process. It usually takes about 6 to 9 months to treat TB. But some TB infections need to be … the skin test, a doctor or nurse will inject TB antigens under your skin. If you have TB bacteria in your body, … gastric bypass surgery or a gastrectomy. Are 10% or more under their healthy body weight. When To Call Call your …
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… breasts and thighs. The cause of stretch marks is not well understood. They have been linked to increasing pregnancy hormones and stretching of the tissue under the skin. Stretch marks are also thought to be passed … after delivery. These skin colour changes are not well understood. It may be that high levels of pregnancy hormones …
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… child abuse investigation also offer services to parents under stress. Agencies are listed in the phone book, usually under provincial services. Kids Help Phone . Kids and teens … Biting Bruises and Blood Spots Under the Skin Physical Abuse Sexual Abuse or Assault (Rape) …
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… for TS focuses on helping your child cope with the tics. Understanding how tics affect your child can help you and … of tics can change. Tics may come and go over weeks and months. They may also change from one kind to another. Tics … times. They may also get worse when your child is ill, under stress, or excited. Having TS doesn't have to mean …
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… care right away if: You have new bruises or blood spots under your skin. You have a nosebleed. Your gums bleed when … care right away if: You have new bruises or blood spots under your skin. You have a nosebleed. Your gums bleed when …
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… instead of chairs to reach high objects. Report any hazards such as loose carpeting or burned-out lights. Wear … enough space for your knees and thighs to comfortably fit under the desk. Not shiny to reduce glare. A computer … instead of chairs to reach high objects. Report any hazards such as loose carpeting or burned-out lights. Wear …
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… what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your … hitting, pushing, shaking, slapping, kicking, pinching, choking, strangling, and burning. Threats of physical … hitting, pushing, shaking, slapping, kicking, pinching, choking, strangling, and burning. Threats of physical …
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… recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to … into the heart. For another type, the lead may be placed under the skin through a small cut in the middle of your … chest wall. After the procedure. Problems can also happen months or years after the ICD is implanted. These problems …
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… front of your lungs by lying on your back. Put two pillows under your hips. Make sure your chest is lower than your hips. Use a small pillow under your head if it helps you feel more comfortable. Do … chest is lower than your hips. Place two or three pillows under your hips. Use a small pillow under your head if it …
