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… a piece of bone or cartilage (or both) inside a joint loses blood supply and dies. It may be caused by injury or by … a piece of bone or cartilage (or both) inside a joint loses blood supply and dies. It may be caused by injury or by …
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… my help," Linda says. "She had the hardest time keeping her blood sugar down and figuring out what to eat. I don't want … my help," Linda says. "She had the hardest time keeping her blood sugar down and figuring out what to eat. I don't want …
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… down. The body goes into shock when it can't get enough blood to the vital organs like your heart or brain. This may … down. The body goes into shock when it can't get enough blood to the vital organs like your heart or brain. This may …
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… and draw fluids into the intestine from other tissue and blood vessels. This extra fluid in the intestines makes the … and draw fluids into the intestine from other tissue and blood vessels. This extra fluid in the intestines makes the …
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… want to return to a heavy sports program, or people who are highly motivated—may choose more intensive strengthening and … want to return to a heavy sports program, or people who are highly motivated—may choose more intensive strengthening and …
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… on the belly, but they can also develop on the breasts and thighs. The cause of stretch marks is not well understood. … skin colour changes are not well understood. It may be that high levels of pregnancy hormones cause the skin to make … on stretch marks on the stomach. Then it may spread to the thighs, rear end (buttocks), and arms. PUPPP is not a serious …
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… under a running faucet. Use a kitchen sink sprayer at low pressure. Immerse your face in a sink or pan filled with … under a running faucet. Use a kitchen sink sprayer at low pressure. Immerse your face in a sink or pan filled with …
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… called developmental hip dysplasia. In DDH, the top of the thigh bone doesn't fit tightly into the hip socket. This … may happen in the first year of life. In a normal hip, the thigh bone (femur) fits snugly into a cup-shaped socket in … treated? Your child's hip socket won't form and grow properly if the ball at the top of the thigh bone doesn't …
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… and do a physical examination. Your child may also have blood tests and a urine test. How is JIA treated? JIA is … the early morning but improves after 1 to 2 hours. A child taking aspirin or another non-steroidal anti-inflammatory … and treatments. Stay on a schedule with your child's medicines and exercise. Some children with JIA have no …
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… upper or lower teeth and gums and fit so that your jaws are properly aligned. It should also be light, strong, and easy … upper or lower teeth and gums and fit so that your jaws are properly aligned. It should also be light, strong, and easy …