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… or buy a first aid kit for common health concerns. Include pain and fever medication, cold remedies, tweezers, … activities that permit sexual fluids to enter your body Injury prevention Wear closed-toe shoes to prevent cuts, …
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… of these rare but serious side effects: stomach/abdominal pain that doesn't go away, black/tarry stools, vomit that … professional. This medication may also be used for gout, bursitis, or tendonitis. How To Use Read the Medication Guide provided by …
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… in the bath Test the temperature of bathwater with your elbow. It should be warm, not hot Don’t let your toddler …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Chest pain and heart attack Chest discomfort or pain may be a key … ribs to the breastbone (sternum). It could be caused by an injury to the chest. But often the reason for the … just before a rash appears, may be caused by shingles . An injury such as a broken rib or bruised lung can be quite …
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… Vietnamese A concussion is the most common form of head injury. It results from a direct blow to the head or body … Child Safety: Streets and Motor Vehicles Child Safety: Preventing Falls Playground Safety Preventing Children's … Concussion - Symptoms and treatment For your information BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit (BCIRPU) The BC Injury …
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… or fall. As the disease gets worse, symptoms include back pain and a curved upper back. How is it diagnosed? To … as: Broken bones (fractures) that might occur with a minor injury, especially in the hip, spine, and wrist. Back pain. … focuses on reducing bone loss, building bone strength, and preventing broken bones. Treatment may include: Taking …
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… Overview Debridement involves removing loose fragments of tendon, thickened bursa, and other debris from around the … joint, it helps the doctor to see the extent of the injury and determine whether you need more surgery. … Overview Debridement involves removing loose fragments of tendon, thickened bursa, and other debris from around the …
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… stabilize the wrist during sleep, a wrist splint can reduce pain and pressure on the median nerve. A wrist splint isn't … while working, because doing so can strain the hand's tendons. A wrist splint is a helpful short-term treatment … Should I Have Surgery? Office Ergonomics Wrist Care: Preventing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Current as of: …
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… in crowded public spaces, and cough and sneeze into your elbow Cleaning your hands regularly Avoid touching your … of emergencies include, but are not limited to: Chest pains Difficulty breathing Severe bleeding Loss of … bones Stroke or heart attack symptoms Symptoms of sepsis Pain in early pregnancy Babies younger than 3 months of age, …
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… total shoulder replacement. It's for people who have painful arthritis in their shoulder and also have damage to … are at higher risk of infection after any surgery. Nerve injury. In rare cases, a nerve may be injured around the … surgery. To help prevent dislocation, do not allow your elbow to move past your body toward your back. Fracture of …
