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… tear in one of the knee ligaments that joins the upper leg bone with the lower leg bone . The ACL keeps the knee stable. Injuries … ACL tears. These are injuries that did not involve a blow to the knee. For example, if you change direction …
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… they may contain codeine or tramadol. Consider the following before you take medicines while breastfeeding: Use … medicine available. Ask for the medicine that produces the lowest, safest levels of the drug in breast milk. Avoid … you can go back to breastfeeding your baby. Medicines for low milk supply Talk to your doctor before taking any …
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… The metal builds up in your bloodstream over time. It slowly leaves the body through urine, stool, and breast milk. … year for your mercury levels to drop. Choosing fish that is low in mercury Most people should not eat more than 150 g (5 … has no restrictions on eating fish and shellfish that are lower in mercury. These include salmon, rainbow trout, …
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… surfaces of the femoral head found at the top of the thigh bone and, if needed, the cup-shaped socket where the thigh bone meets the pelvis in the hip joint. People younger than … the original hip replacements. Hip resurfacing removes less bone than a hip replacement and maintains a better ball and …
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… Your knee joint is a complex hinge that joins the two bones of the lower leg with the thigh bone. The kneecap sits in a groove … motions. A traumatic injury to the knee, such as a blow that pushes the kneecap toward the outer side of the …
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… for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hyperkalemia Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar) in People Without Diabetes Hypokalemia … Other Lumps Under the Skin Swollen Lymph Nodes Symptoms of Low Blood Sugar Symptoms of Lyme Disease Thalassemia … Blood Glucose Test Blood Type Test Body Fluids Tests Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy Calcium (Ca) in Blood Test …
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… and its sheath in a finger or thumb thicken or swell. Bone, muscle, or joint problems Dupuytren's disease . It … feeling in the hands is common because of decreased blood flow to the hands or damage to nerves of the hand . Pregnancy … in the affected areas tighten, severely limiting the flow of blood to the skin. This causes numbness, tingling, …
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… the largest ball-and-socket joint in the body. The thigh bone (femur) fits tightly into a cup-shaped socket … a specific injury, especially if your symptoms began slowly or during everyday activities. Overuse injuries occur … (acute) injury may occur from a fall on the hip, a direct blow to the hip or knee, or abnormal twisting or bending of …
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… improve heart health and fitness develop strong muscles, bones and good posture maintain a healthy weight improve … park, walking track or local pool? What local options are low cost or free to use? Who are your child’s “active” … are often busy socializing, eating and doing other slow-paced things. Did you know? In BC, to help students …
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… For each item in the list, the generic name is first, followed by any brand names. testosterone (Androderm, AndroGel, … problems. Improve sex drive. Increase muscle mass. Prevent bone loss. Testosterone should not be used unless tests have shown that testosterone levels are low. Health Canada has only approved testosterone for use in …