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… Shoulder Separation On this page: … of the shoulder blade because of torn ligaments. This injury occurs most often from a blow to the top of the … to how severely these ligaments are injured: In a type I injury , the acromioclavicular (AC) ligament is partially …
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… Breastfeeding On this page: Health Tools Benefits of Breastfeeding … you plan for breastfeeding? Before your baby is born, plan ahead. Learn all you can about breastfeeding. This helps make … consultant. Or you can take a breastfeeding class. Plan ahead for times when you will need help after your baby is …
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… Eye Problems: Changes in Your Pupils On this page: Overview Overview With an injury to the eye, the muscles that control the pupil size … of the pupil to change in size and keep its round shape. An injury that punctures the eyeball may tear the coloured part …
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… Checklist for Preventing Falls at Home On this page: Overview Overview Every year, thousands of older adults … and hurt themselves. Falls are one of the main causes of injury and disability in people age 65 and older. Those who … of light in stairways. Have an electrician put in an overhead light at the top and bottom of the stairs. You can get …
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… Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension) On this page: … Symptoms to watch for include: Feeling dizzy, light-headed, or faint. Feeling sick to your stomach or vomiting. … you add more salt to your diet. If you feel dizzy or light-headed, sit down or lie down for a few minutes. Or you can …
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… take medicine. Use counselling or home treatment to help manage your child's symptoms. Key points to remember If your … use or thoughts about death. Suicide attempts in children younger than age 12 are rare. What medicines can your child … side effects include: Nausea. Loss of appetite. Diarrhea. Headaches. Sleep problems or drowsiness. Feeling anxious or …
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… Back Pain in Children and Teenagers On this page: Overview Overview In … cause for back pain. Children can have back pain after an injury or sports event. It can also be caused by an overuse injury. An overuse injury can happen when a child uses one …
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… Using Eye Ointment On this page: Overview Overview If you are using … bacteria to the eye and cause an infection. Position your head and the ointment. With one hand, tilt your head back and pull the lower eyelid down with one or two …
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… Dandruff On this page: … of the skin on the scalp. It leads to white flakes on the head, neck, and shoulders. What causes it? Dandruff is most … the second time, let the medicated shampoo sit on your head for 5 minutes. This will give the anti-dandruff shampoo …
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… Attack and Stroke in Women: Reducing Your Risk On this page: Overview Overview Heart … with a higher risk of heart disease in women. Migraine headaches . Migraine headaches, especially migraines with aura, have been linked with stroke in women younger than 55. Heart disease risk factors for both women …
