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… Pain in a Spinal Cord Injury On this page: Overview Overview … it may disappear or bother you only a little. Don't ignore your pain. Talk to your doctor about it. The doctor can help figure out the …
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… Health Risks Related to Smokeless Tobacco On this page: Overview … risk-free alternatives to smoking. And they are harmful to your body. They can lead to: White patches or red sores in your mouth, called leukoplakia . They can turn into mouth …
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… Multiple Sclerosis: Questions About What to Expect On this page: Overview … Will I have to use a wheelchair? MS affects how nerves in your brain and spinal cord communicate with each other. If … problems with sexual function. New mothers are at increased risk for relapses 3 to 6 months after delivery, which can …
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… Overview If someone in your family has had breast or ovarian cancer, or some other … Some family histories are stronger than others. Here's what determines if your family history is strong: How … or prostate cancer. Cancer in first-degree relatives increases your risk the most. How many of your relatives had …
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… Injuries, Age 11 and Younger On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … for more than 2 days Is the leg or foot blue, very pale, or cold and different from the other one? If the area is in a … things can affect how your body responds to a symptom and what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . …
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… Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is a medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury? A medial … ligament. The MCL is a band of tissue on the inside of your knee. It connects your thigh bone to the bone of your … these steps to reduce pain and help you heal. Put ice or a cold pack on your knee for 10 to 20 minutes at a time. Try …
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… Self-Injury in Children On this page: Overview Overview What is non-suicidal self-injury? Non-suicidal self-injury … cause pain. And the doctor may ask how self-injuring makes your child feel. The doctor also may ask questions to find … health conditions, like depression. What puts your child at risk? You can look for things that make self-injury more …
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… Week 40 of Pregnancy: What's Going On Inside On this page: Overview Overview You may have felt ready for baby to come for a while, but your baby may still be perfectly happy inside. It can be … 42 weeks of pregnancy. This is 2 weeks after your due date. Risks go up for the baby, so delivery is recommended. …
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… Injury On this page: What is a posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury? A PCL … crosses inside the centre of the knee joint. It connects your thigh bone to the bone of your lower leg. The PCL keeps … your muscles. How can you care for yourself? Put ice or a cold pack on your knee for 10 to 20 minutes at a time. Try …
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… Injury On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is a lateral collateral ligament (LCL) injury? An LCL … (LCL). The LCL is a band of tissue on the outside of your knee. It connects your thigh bone to the bone of your … your muscles. How can you care for yourself? Put ice or a cold pack on your knee for 10 to 20 minutes at a time. Try …
