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… injuries. Your child is likely to cry when they have an injury, such as an eyelash in the eye, an insect bite, or an … know how to care for them. It may be helpful to keep a record of your child's crying to see whether there is a … monotonous sound, such as a vacuum cleaner or a recording of ocean waves. Sometimes these sounds soothe and …
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… Overview Preventing household fires is one way to prevent injury or death from burns. Keep your family safe by … fires. Check and clean appliances regularly. Replace cords when needed. Use caution with space heaters, wood … fires. Check and clean appliances regularly. Replace cords when needed. Use caution with space heaters, wood …
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… ), an infection ( meningitis ) of the fluid (cerebrospinal fluid) and tissues (meninges) that surround the brain and spinal cord, and Reye syndrome . When a toddler vomits, it's … hits his or her head or belly may vomit because of an injury to those areas. Check your child's body for bruises …
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… Eldercare Mediation Electronic Medical and Health Records First Appointment Follow-Up Appointment Funeral … Achilles Tendon Rupture: Should I Have Surgery? ACL Injury: Should I Have Knee Surgery? Acne: Should I Take … Pain: Should I Have an MRI? Low Back Pain: Should I Have Spinal Manipulation? Low Back Pain: Should I Try Epidural …
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… out the type of lymphoma. Lumbar puncture (also called a spinal tap). This is used find out whether lymphoma cells are in the fluid that surrounds your brain and spinal cord. Learn more Chemistry Screen Complete Blood …
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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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… Lower the risk of some cancers. Lower the risk of: Hip and spinal fractures. Falling. Coronary artery disease. … Lower the risk of some cancers. Lower the risk of: Hip and spinal fractures. Falling. Coronary artery disease. …
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… (CT) Scan of the Body Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Spinal Tap (Lumbar Puncture) Treatment Overview Most … Radiation, including preventive treatment of the brain or spinal cord. Chemotherapy with stem cell transplant. Targeted …
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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 …
