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… physical abuse of a child or vulnerable adult when: Any injury cannot be explained or does not match the … Seek help if: You suspect child abuse or elder abuse . Call your local child or adult protective agency, police, or a … counsellor. You or someone you know is a victim of intimate partner violence (IPV) . You have trouble controlling your …
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… Non-Suicidal Self-Injury in Children On this page: Overview Overview What is … don't do it to die. But some may also be thinking about suicide. How is it diagnosed? To assess, the doctor … cause pain. And the doctor may ask how self-injuring makes your child feel. The doctor also may ask questions to find …
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… Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injury On this page: Conditions Basics … ligament. The MCL is a band of tissue on the inside of your knee. It connects your thigh bone to the bone of your … it diagnosed? The doctor will examine you and ask questions about your past health. You'll be asked how you injured your …
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… Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Injury On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … (LCL). The LCL is a band of tissue on the outside of your knee. It connects your thigh bone to the bone of your … it diagnosed? The doctor will examine you and ask questions about your past health. You'll also be asked how you injured …
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… Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injury On this page: What … crosses inside the centre of the knee joint. It connects your thigh bone to the bone of your lower leg. The PCL keeps … it diagnosed? The doctor will examine you and ask questions about your past health. You'll also be asked how you injured …
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… Achilles Tendon Injury: Physiotherapy and Rehab On this page: Overview … are the usual treatment for an Achilles tendon injury. For Achilles tendinopathy , physiotherapy can decrease your pain. It can allow you to gradually return to your …
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… Urinary Symptoms After an Injury in Children On this page: Overview Overview When your child injures his or her genital area, the pain can be … A blow to your child's back may injure a ureter or kidney. Sexual abuse and objects being placed in the urethra may …
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… Whenever children play actively, there’s always a chance of injury. But injury prevention involves just a few simple steps so that your child can enjoy physical activity safely. Injury … activity, it’s best not to force it. It can help to talk about the reasons he doesn’t want to do it, and help him …
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… Alcohol and Your Health On this page: Topic … to yourself and others. Keep in mind that things like age, sex, weight, and health history can cause alcohol to affect … their children how to drink safely and responsibly. Talk about the risks and dangers of drinking alcohol. Discuss …
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… Eating Disorders: Feeling Better About Yourself On this page: Overview … are often very self-critical. Learning to be easier on yourself is essential. Try some of the following ideas to …
