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… Contact Lenses: Dry Eyes On this page: Overview Overview Not having enough tears (dry eye) is caused by a lack of one or more of the substances that make up tears. Dry eyes are common in those who wear contact lenses. Eye …
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… Severity of Back Injuries On this page: Overview Overview Most back injuries are caused by lifting or twisting and are not serious. Minor injuries can also result from overuse of the muscles and …
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… Types of Chest Injuries On this page: Overview Overview … as can pressing down on or lying on the injured area. Minor injuries often do not require a visit to a doctor. Home … as can pressing down on or lying on the injured area. Minor injuries often do not require a visit to a doctor. Home …
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… Pressure Injuries: Stages On this page: Pressure injuries are described in four stages . Stage 1 sores are … a pressure injury has formed. There are also pressure injuries that are "unstageable." This means that the stage …
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… Back Problems and Injuries On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your … wear and tear, overuse, or injury. Back problems and injuries often occur during sports or recreation activities, … muscles and ligaments that hold the spine together. Back injuries are the most common cause of back pain. Injuries …
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… Mouth and Dental Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms … Check Your Symptoms Overview Mouth injuries are common, especially in children. They can … (hard or soft palates), neck, or tonsils . Sometimes mouth injuries look worse than they are. Even a small cut or …
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… Knee Problems and Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms … wear and tear, overuse, or injury. Knee problems and injuries most often occur during sports or recreational … of the knee. But they may be caused by things other than injuries. Some people are more likely to have knee problems …
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… Shoulder Problems and Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms … move your arms. To better understand shoulder problems and injuries, you may want to learn more about the shoulder … or colour, and changes in your range of motion. Shoulder injuries most often occur during sports activities, …
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… Groin Problems and Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms … The pubic area lies between the two groin areas. Groin injuries most often occur during: Sports or recreational … around the home. Motor vehicle crashes. Groin problems and injuries can cause pain and concern. Most minor problems or …
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… Preventing ACL Injuries On this page: Overview … the research on preventing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries has focused on women: women athletes injure their … from women's programs, they can help anyone prevent ACL injuries. Training and conditioning should take place …
