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… help you get better: Get plenty of sleep, and take it easy during the day. Don't drink alcohol or use drugs. Return to … or new symptoms may develop. Headaches. They are especially common after a brain injury, even months later. You may find … the lightest activities difficult. Thinking skills. Brain injuries can affect how well you can concentrate. It may be …
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… Preventing ACL Injuries On this page: Overview … the research on preventing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries has focused on women: women athletes injure their … after jumping: Land with the knees bent. As the knees bend during landing, make sure they travel in a straight path. Do …
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… it diagnosed? Acute kidney injury is most often diagnosed during a hospital stay for another cause. If you are already … Type 1 Diabetes Type 2 Diabetes Urinary Problems and Injuries, Age 12 and Older Current as of: March 1, … Type 1 Diabetes Type 2 Diabetes Urinary Problems and Injuries, Age 12 and Older Current as of: March 1, …
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… Severity of Back Injuries On this page: Overview Overview Most back injuries are caused by lifting or twisting and are not serious. Minor injuries can also result from overuse of the muscles and …
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… Types of Chest Injuries On this page: Overview Overview … as can pressing down on or lying on the injured area. Minor injuries often do not require a visit to a doctor. Home … as can pressing down on or lying on the injured area. Minor injuries often do not require a visit to a doctor. Home …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Injuries to the tailbone (coccyx) can occur when you slip or fall and hit your tailbone (impact injury). The most common symptom of a tailbone injury is pain when you sit, … or fall and hit your tailbone (impact injury). The most common symptom of a tailbone injury is pain when you sit, …
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… care. What causes it? A calf injury is most often caused during sports where you need to push off with your foot … to exercise gradually as you feel better. For more serious injuries, treatment may include physiotherapy or surgery. How can you prevent them? Most calf muscle injuries occur during sports. If you had a calf muscle …
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… wrist, hip, knee, and ankle. What causes it? Most tendon injuries are the result of gradual wear and tear to the … use the tendon, and you may have more pain and stiffness during the night or when you get up in the morning. How is … switching hands or changing your grip. Don't smoke. Tendon injuries heal more slowly in smokers than in non-smokers. …
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… the heat and humidity are much higher than we would expect during a normal summer day. Extreme heat can be harmful to … likely to get a sunburn. Sunburns can make heat-related illnesses more likely and more severe. Sweat is the body’s … watch them closely, as heat can make the symptoms of their illnesses worse (e.g., dehydration due to nausea and …
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… Common health concerns in babies' first year Last updated … stomach, it's normal to worry. But knowing the symptoms of common baby illnesses, and learning how to deal with them, can help you …
