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… Classification of Spinal Cord Injuries On this page: Overview Overview Spinal cord … nerves (L1 through L5). Lumbar SCIs usually affect the hips and legs. Lumbar injuries can also affect bowel and … nerves (S1 through S5). Sacral SCIs usually affect the hips and legs. Injuries to the upper sacral area can also …
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… Fulminant Hepatitis On this page: Overview Overview People who have … a liver transplant is the only life-saving option. People younger than age 40 who have fulminant hepatitis are more likely to …
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… Proper Back Posture (Neutral Spine) On this page: Overview Overview Improper posture … (swayback) or too little curve (flat back) can result in problems. The right amount of curve is called the neutral … "Good posture" generally means your ears, shoulders, and hips are in a straight line. Think about your posture, …
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… Avulsion Fracture On this page: What is an avulsion … also may be damaged. This type of injury can happen in the hip, ankle, knee, heel, elbow, or pelvis. What causes it? An … need a splint or a cast. These fractures rarely cause any problems, such as pain or discomfort, after the injury …
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… Preventing Falls in Older Adults On this page: Overview Overview Every year, … If you wear bifocal or progressive lenses, you may have problems as you step off curbs or climb stairs. See about … Dizziness: Light-Headedness and Vertigo Hip Fracture Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Osteoporosis Stroke …
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… Child Safety: Bicycles and Tricycles On this page: Overview Overview If you are biking … your child in a bike seat before they are ready. Children younger than 1 year should not ride in any type of seat … have the basic coordination to ride it safely until about age 3. Make sure the tricycle that you try is solidly …
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… Protecting Your Child From Infections On this page: Overview Overview Immunizations … or accidentally urinates or passes a stool. Children younger than age 2 need a caregiver's help to prevent the … may recommend keeping your newborn or child with health problems away from large crowds during outbreaks of disease. …
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… Broken Nose (Nasal Fracture) On this page: … the nose is touched or rubbed. Blocked nasal passages. What problems can a broken nose cause? Possible complications of … hours after a nose injury. Do not take aspirin if you are younger than 18 because of the risk of Reye syndrome . …
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… on fertility. And there may be a higher risk for pregnancy problems after embolization. Fibroids usually get better on … can make it hard for you to get pregnant, or it can cause problems during a pregnancy. Over time, the size, shape, … may change. Your risk for uterine fibroids increases as you age, especially from your 30s and 40s through menopause. …
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… Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR) On this page: … Preparation for Medical Tests Toilet Training Urinary Problems and Injuries, Age 11 and Younger Urinary Tract Infections in Children Current …
