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… Acute Kidney Injury On this page: What is acute kidney injury? Acute kidney injury (which used to be called acute …
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… Knee Problems and Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … symptoms develop from everyday wear and tear, overuse, or injury. Knee problems and injuries most often occur during … out (losing consciousness). Feeling very dizzy or light-headed, like you may pass out. Feeling very weak or having …
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… Nail Problems and Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … on their own. It's common for a nail to turn black after an injury. The black or purple-black colour is caused by blood under the nail. It will go away as the injury heals. Black, brown, or purple discoloration under a …
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… Injury to the Tailbone (Coccyx) On this page: Overview Overview Injuries to the … occur when you slip or fall and hit your tailbone (impact injury). The most common symptom of a tailbone injury is …
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… Calf Muscle Injury On this page: What is a calf muscle injury? Your calf muscle is actually two muscles, the …
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… Severity of Back Injuries On this page: Overview Overview Most back … and ligaments in the back. Back pain caused by a minor injury will usually go away by itself within 1 to 4 weeks. … force to the spine, such as being struck on top of the head or falling on the buttocks. Penetrating injuries, such …
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… Types of Chest Injuries On this page: Overview Overview A blow to the chest can cause a minor or serious injury. It is not unusual to have the "wind knocked out of … a few minutes after a blow to the chest. Even after a chest injury, it is important to determine whether your pain might …
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… Our brains and bodies experience many changes as we age. There are ways that we can support healthy aging and … 7 healthy life choices to keep your mind strong and encourage healthy brain aging. Get enough sleep Sleep improves your ability to manage stress. It helps with hormonal balance, strengthens your …
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… Down Syndrome, Ages 1 to 5 On this page: If your child who has Down syndrome is between the ages of 1 and 5 years, you will likely have ongoing …
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… Pressure Injuries: Stages On this page: Topic … but not muscle, tendon, or bone. At stage 4 , the pressure injury is very deep, reaching into muscle and bone and … ), can occur if pressure progress. Sometimes a pressure injury does not fit into one of these stages. In some cases, …
