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… placenta is attached to the wall of the uterus. Having an injury to the uterus. This could occur because of a car … Have light to moderate bleeding from your vagina. Have a painful or sore uterus. It might also feel hard or rigid. … abruptions. A CT scan . This may be done if you had an injury to your belly. If placental abruption is suspected, …
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… in managing a health condition. Cancer: Controlling Cancer Pain Cancer: Controlling Nausea and Vomiting From … area under a fingernail or toenail not caused by an injury. A general darkening of the skin unrelated to sun … your right and left sides with your arms raised. Bend your elbows and look carefully at your forearms, the back of your …
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… is swelling or infection of the prostate . It's often painful. The prostate lies just below your bladder and makes … a cystoscopy . Sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Injury, such as from riding a bicycle or horse. If you have … a cystoscopy . Sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Injury, such as from riding a bicycle or horse. If you have …
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… of soft tissue and bone. This is done to relieve pain and restore normal alignment to the joint. Small wires, … or burning in the toe from damage to nerves. Damage to the tendons that pull the big toe up or down. A shorter big toe, … or burning in the toe from damage to nerves. Damage to the tendons that pull the big toe up or down. A shorter big toe, …
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… becomes inflamed, the layers rub together, causing chest pain. This is known as pleuritic pain. Pleurisy is sometimes … the pleural cavity from a hole in a lung (pneumothorax), injury to the chest (such as a broken rib), tuberculosis or … the pleural cavity from a hole in a lung (pneumothorax), injury to the chest (such as a broken rib), tuberculosis or …
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… embryos have webbed fingers and arms that bend at the elbow. Their legs and feet will take a little more time to … embryos have webbed fingers and arms that bend at the elbow. Their legs and feet will take a little more time to …
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… constipation. Constipation may occur with cramping and pain if the child is straining to pass hard, dry stools. The … underactive thyroid gland ( hypothyroidism ). A spinal cord injury. Check Your Symptoms Is your child constipated ? Yes … One streak of blood at the most Has your child had a recent injury to the rectum or vagina? Physical abuse, sexual …
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… barriers to being physically active for the older adult Preventing falls There are small changes you can make to … will help you remain active and independent as you age. Preventing falls as you age Seniors' falls can be prevented (HealthLinkBC File #78) Preventing falls: Exercises for strength and balance Elder …
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… that pushes against the wall of the vagina, low back pain, and painful intercourse. An enterocele may not cause … repair are uncommon but include: Urinary retention. Bladder injury. Bowel or rectal injury. Infection. Painful intercourse. Formation of an …
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… Gout is a form of arthritis marked by sudden attacks of painful, inflamed joints. If it is not controlled, gout can cause severe damage to joints, tendons, and other tissues. Gout is caused by too much uric … is not controlled, gout can cause severe damage to joints, tendons, and other tissues. Gout is caused by too much uric …
