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… is not known. Surgery that's done right away after the injury has been linked with increased fibrous tissue leading … range of motion and regain strength shortly after the injury. In adults, age isn't a factor in surgery, but your … their activity levels to protect their knees from further injury. Surgery is done under regional (such as spinal ) …
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… happen if you have: Had a stroke or a brain or spinal cord injury. Certain problems with your nervous system, such as … , multiple sclerosis , muscular dystrophy , or Parkinson's disease . An immune system problem that causes swelling (or … This may happen if you: Have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). When stomach acid backs up regularly into …
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… doctor. What if my baby loses a baby tooth because of an injury? Early loss of a primary tooth may delay or speed up … doctor. What if my baby loses a baby tooth because of an injury? Early loss of a primary tooth may delay or speed up …
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… or emotional stress, strenuous activity, infection, or injury. Normally, cortisol levels rise during the early … cortisol level can be caused by severe liver or kidney disease, depression , hyperthyroidism , or obesity . … that affect the adrenal glands directly, such as Addison's disease or a tuberculosis infection of the adrenal glands. …
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… over a compression wrap. This can help prevent further injury to your ankle when you try to bear weight on it. How … over a compression wrap. This can help prevent further injury to your ankle when you try to bear weight on it. How …
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… violent relationship puts you and your children at risk for injury and even death. Getting a protective order (also … Medicine Brigid McCaw MD, MS, MPH, FACP - Family Violence Prevention Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: … violent relationship puts you and your children at risk for injury and even death. Getting a protective order (also …
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… may cause a slipped capital femoral epiphysis. An injury or a rapid increase in body weight or height may … may cause a slipped capital femoral epiphysis. An injury or a rapid increase in body weight or height may …
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… arms and legs. Why It Is Done You may need an EMG to find diseases that damage your muscles or nerves or to find out … The voltage of electrical pulses is too low to cause an injury. Results Your doctor may be able to tell you some of … things may help your doctor find the problem or see how a disease is changing. Medical Tests: …
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… the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high … or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: lung disease (such as current or past asthma, severe chronic … gravis) severe allergies If you develop an eye infection or injury, or have eye surgery, check with your doctor about …
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… Viral infections, such as chickenpox , shingles , and fifth disease . Diseases. Autoimmune diseases , such as lupus and … make them worse. Recent health events , such as surgery or injury. These kinds of events can cause symptoms afterwards …