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… with aging ( presbycusis ). But it can also be caused by living or working around loud noises (acoustic trauma). … questions for you. Did the symptoms start after a head injury? Yes Symptoms began after a head injury No Symptoms … with aging ( presbycusis ). But it can also be caused by living or working around loud noises (acoustic trauma). …
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… After a Heart Attack Alcohol Increases the Risk of Cold Injury Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy Angina Angiotensin II … Failure: Less Common Symptoms Heart Failure: Symptom Record Heart Failure: Tips for Caregivers Heart Failure: Tips … Isolated Systolic High Blood Pressure Izzy's Story: Living With the DASH Diet Joan's Story: Coping With …
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… throw rugs and clutter. Rearrange furniture and electrical cords to keep them out of walking paths. Keep stairways, … throw rugs and clutter. Rearrange furniture and electrical cords to keep them out of walking paths. Keep stairways, …
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… Basics What is an ankle sprain? An ankle sprain is an injury that happens when you stretch or tear the ligaments … strong. The timing and type of rehab exercises may vary according to your doctor's or physiotherapist's preferences. … Stretching exercises. Keep your Achilles tendon (heel cord) flexible while your ankle heals. Strengthening …
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… including, making it easier to perform activities of daily living, lowering the risk of falls and fall-related injuries …
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… may result from long-term bedrest, such as after a surgery, injury, or serious illness. Or it may result from sitting … hormone therapy, or hormone therapy for menopause. Smoking. Injury to the blood vessel wall Blood is more likely to clot in veins and arteries shortly after they are injured. Injury can be caused by a recent medical procedure or …
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… Needle aponeurotomy uses a needle to separate the tight cords in the palm. Collagenase (such as Santyl) is medicine … near the base of the fingers. In some people, a fibrous cord may form in the palm tissue. The cord pulls the finger toward the palm. This is called …
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… any length of time, watch for signs of frostbite or skin injury from cold. Look for whiteness and numbness on the … exposure Cold exposure: What increases your risk of injury? … Safety outdoors in the cold for toddlers …
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… to expect during third stage labour Image The umbilical cord is cut and clamped after the baby is born. Healthcare … baby on your chest. Partners who want to cut the umbilical cord are given scissors and directed where to cut. Bring …
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… More than 37 weeks pregnant Do you think the umbilical cord or the baby's foot is bulging into your vagina? If this … having contractions or other signs of labour. Yes Umbilical cord or baby's foot bulging into vagina No Umbilical cord or … into vagina In the past week, have you had an accident or injury, such as a blow to the belly or a hard fall? Yes Past …
