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… calcium? Calcium is one of the building blocks of strong bones and teeth. Getting enough calcium early in life helps build strong bones. Getting enough calcium later in life helps keep bones strong and slows bone loss. It also helps muscles, …
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… with normal tissue, such as when a tumour presses on bones, nerves, or other organs. This may be done with … tumour invades or interferes with normal tissues, such as bones, nerves, or other organs. Side Effects Side effects … lasts for a few days. This is common with treatment for bone tumours. Side effects can be treated with pain …
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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 range from … tears completely or when the ligament and part of the bone separate from the rest of the bone. Without treatment, …
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… specific health needs. Uses Teriparatide is used to treat bone loss (osteoporosis) in people who have a high risk of … in your body (parathyroid hormone). It works by increasing bone mass and strength. This effect helps to decrease the … not recommended for use in children or young adults whose bones are still growing. How To Use Read the Medication …
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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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… phosphorus. The body needs phosphorus to build and repair bones and teeth, help nerves function, and make muscles … 85%) of the phosphorus contained in phosphate is found in bones. The rest of it is stored in tissues throughout the … to check phosphate levels if you have kidney disease or bone disease. It helps find problems with certain glands, …
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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 at the end of the thigh bone. It is held in place by tendons on the top and bottom …
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… and its sheath in a finger or thumb thicken or swell. Bone, muscle, or joint problems Dupuytren's disease . It … Do you think the problem may be causing a fever? Some bone and joint problems can cause a fever. Yes Possible … and its sheath in a finger or thumb thicken or swell. Bone, muscle, or joint problems Dupuytren's disease . It …
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… there is a small risk of an injury to your child's growing bone. Sometimes, especially if your child is almost done growing, it may be better to wait. Waiting for the bones to mature may reduce the risk of an injury to the growing bone. Treatment without surgery includes rehabilitation, …
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… fast red blood cells called reticulocytes are made by the bone marrow and released into the blood. Reticulocytes are … or by a greater loss of red blood cells. Check how well bone marrow is working to make red blood cells. Check to see … fast red blood cells called reticulocytes are made by the bone marrow and released into the blood. Normal The …
