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… Overview A blow to the chest can cause a minor or serious injury. It is not unusual to have the "wind knocked out of … a few minutes after a blow to the chest. Even after a chest injury, it is important to determine whether your pain might … or angina , your pain is probably caused by your chest injury. Serious chest injury Pain or difficulty breathing …
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… Mitochondrial Diseases On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What are mitochondrial diseases? Mitochondrial (say "my-tuh-KAWN-dree-uhl") diseases are a group of rare diseases that can be passed …
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Diseases and Conditions We have compiled helpful tools and topics you can use to learn about diseases and conditions that concern you. In this section … and Neck Pain Cancer COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Diabetes Genetic Conditions Headaches Heart …
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… and ligaments in the back. Back pain caused by a minor injury will usually go away by itself within 1 to 4 weeks. … and ligaments in the back. Back pain caused by a minor injury will usually go away by itself within 1 to 4 weeks. …
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… but not muscle, tendon, or bone. At stage 4 , the pressure injury is very deep, reaching into muscle and bone and … ), can occur if pressure progress. Sometimes a pressure injury does not fit into one of these stages. In some cases, a deep pressure injury is suspected but can't be confirmed. When there isn't …
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… Peripheral Arterial Disease On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms When to Call a Doctor Examinations and … Information What is peripheral arterial disease (PAD)? Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is …
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… your risk Improve your strength and balance Printable fall prevention resources Review your medications Manage sensory impairments Fall prevention educational videos Additional resources Assess … a healthcare provider can provide useful information for prevention. There is a British Columbia Clinical Practice …