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… Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Prevention Preventing Another Heart Attack Life After a Heart Attack … when to call for help. Symptoms of angina include chest pain or pressure, or a strange feeling in the chest. Some … forming a clot around it. The clot can block the artery , preventing the flow of blood and oxygen to the heart. This …
Medical tests
… of the shoulder is done to: Check unexplained shoulder pain. Find problems in the shoulder, such as arthritis , bone tumours, worn-out cartilage, torn ligaments, torn tendons, or infection. An MRI can detect tears in the … labrum ) in the shoulder. Labral tears often are caused by injury and can lead to shoulder pain. Find rotator cuff …
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… burns extend through the skin to injure muscle, ligaments , tendons , nerves, blood vessels, and bones. These burns … the area? Yes Healing burn is pulling the skin tight or preventing normal movement No Healing burn is pulling the … make them worse. Recent health events , such as surgery or injury. These kinds of events can cause symptoms afterwards …
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… These nerves control your sense of touch, how you feel pain and temperature, and your muscle strength. Most of the … quit smoking. It's also a good idea to take care to avoid injury. When your feet or legs feel numb, it's easier to … your body that can feel temperature normally, such as your elbow. Check your feet every day (or have someone else check …
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… If your bone does not heal well, you can have long-term pain, stiffness, or arthritis in your wrist. What causes it? … to prevent possible problems with healing. Right after the injury, you may wear a splint because your wrist is too … The cast may enclose your thumb and may extend above your elbow. Some people only need to wear a cast for 6 weeks, …
Medications
… of these rare but serious side effects: stomach/abdominal pain that doesn't go away, black/tarry stools, vomit that … from various conditions such as headaches, muscle aches, tendonitis, dental pain, and menstrual cramps. It also … pain, swelling, and joint stiffness caused by arthritis, bursitis, and gout attacks. This medication is known as a …
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… Babies and Older Adults Have an Increased Risk of Cold Injury Baby's Daily Needs: What to Expect Baby's Sleep … Children Cerebral Palsy Chickenpox (Varicella) Chickenpox: Preventing Skin Infections Child Abuse and Neglect Child Car … Nipple Shields for Breastfeeding Problems Nursemaid's Elbow Object Stuck in a Child's Airway Oral Rehydration …
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… toddlers Sun safety for children (HealthlinkBC File # 26) Preventing injuries and illnesses Resources to help you … from infections Child safety: Washing toys to prevent germs Preventing poisoning in young children Head injuries in children: Problems to watch for Head injury: Age 3 and younger Hip injuries: Age 11 and younger …
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… you have diabetes. Try these tips to help prevent dryness, injury, and other skin problems. See your doctor or a … of the water before you take a bath or shower. Use your elbow or upper arm to check the temperature. Or have a … of the water before you take a bath or shower. Use your elbow or upper arm to check the temperature. Or have a …
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… size from small to large. They usually occur on the knees, elbows, scalp, hands, feet, or lower back. What causes it? … psoriasis causes joints to become swollen, tender, and painful. Symptoms may disappear, even without treatment, and … arthritis ). Psoriasis plaques that appear after an injury, such as a cut, a burn, or too much sun. Symptoms may …
