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… resonance imaging (MRI) , which can show problems or injury in the brain. Nerve conduction studies to test nerve … Eat slowly. Learn about devices that can help you avoid injury and stay independent: A neck (cervical) collar can … problems tend to get worse. These problems can lead to injury or illness and, over time, to death. Respiratory …
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… When You Have Low Back Pain Good Posture for a Healthy Back Injury to the Tailbone (Coccyx) Interactive Tool: Should I … (NSAIDs) Office Ergonomics Opioids Pain in a Spinal Cord Injury Pain Management Pain Management Clinic Patty's Story: … When You Have Low Back Pain Good Posture for a Healthy Back Injury to the Tailbone (Coccyx) Interactive Tool: Should I …
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… Surgery may be used to treat a torn rotator cuff if the injury is very severe or if non-surgical treatment has not … may be done when: A rotator cuff tear is caused by a sudden injury. In these cases, it's best to do surgery soon after the injury. A complete rotator cuff tear causes severe shoulder …
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… repeated heavy lifting), or are very overweight. A sudden injury may also cause changes to occur. What are the … in your arm or leg. The pain may start after a major injury (such as from a car wreck), a minor injury (such as a fall from a low height), or a normal …
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… organs. A migraine headache . A heart attack . A head injury. Alcohol or drug use or withdrawal. Eating disorders, … tool asks the right questions for you. Have you had a head injury in the past 24 hours? Yes Head injury in past 24 hours No Head injury in past 24 hours Do …
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… questions for you. Did the symptoms start after a head injury? Yes Symptoms began after a head injury No Symptoms began after a head injury Do you think you may have an ear infection? Pain and …
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… Serious but rare problems can include: Heavy bleeding. Injury to the eye area. Inflammation of the tissue that … meningitis ). Leakage of the fluid around the brain. Brain injury. Scarring from surgery could decrease your sense of … risks can include heavy bleeding, meningitis , and brain injury. But these happen in less than 1 out of 100 sinus …
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… emergency services immediately. Protect the person from injury. Keep them from falling if you can, or try to guide … mouth. Do not try to hold down the person. This can cause injury, such as a dislocated shoulder. Provide a safe area … of a sudden, severe headache. A seizure follows a head injury. A person with diabetes has a seizure. A seizure …
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… and the supporting ligaments are not fully developed. This injury is especially common in children between ages 2 and 3 … Although physical abuse is sometimes the cause of this injury, most often a parent, caregiver, or sibling is simply … or is trying to help or hurry a child along. But if the injury recurs often, abuse may be suspected. What are the …
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… Achilles Tendon Rupture: Should I Have Surgery? ACL Injury: Should I Have Knee Surgery? Arthritis: Should I Have … Achilles Tendon Rupture: Should I Have Surgery? ACL Injury: Should I Have Knee Surgery? Arthritis: Should I Have …