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… that are not treated properly can lead to long-term problems. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask you … 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, …
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… that have to be worn for up to two years following the injury Prominent, raised scars Tight scarred skin as the … younger children Check your child’s bath water with your elbow prior to placing them in the water; it should not feel … if the skin peels or blisters; cooling reduces pain and injury Keep your child warm; only cool the skin that has …
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… irritable, anxious, or depressed. You may have pain from an injury, after surgery, or from a health problem like cancer, … problem like low back pain, very bad headaches, or nerve problems called neuropathy. What are the different types of … starting with a medicine to treat pain. But there are many non-medicine treatments that may be just as helpful. Your …
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… with your neck twisted. It can also be caused by an injury, such as a fall or whiplash from a car crash. Some medical problems can cause it. Sometimes there is no clear cause. … is suspected. The cause of your problem isn't clear. Non-surgical treatment has not improved your condition and …
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… Headaches are one of the most common pain-related health problems in both children and adults. You may have a … cases, a headache may be a symptom of a serious illness or injury. Health Tools Health Tools help you make wise health … based on the body parts you have. If you are transgender or non-binary, choose the sex that matches the body parts (such …
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… should be lukewarm. Check the temperature on your wrist or elbow Have everything within easy reach before you start … If the scalp is crusty you can rub in a small amount of non-perfumed oil and then wash it off. Oil left on the scalp …
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… pain control Pain can be caused by many things, such as an injury, a surgery, or a health problem like low back pain or … Nerve Ablation for Chronic Pain Nerve Block for Pain Relief Non-Medical Options for Pain Relief in Childbirth … Surgery? Open/close information section Take Action Back Problems: Proper Lifting Chronic Pain: Using Healthy …
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… what he or she tells you to do. Decongestants can cause problems for people who have certain health problems, such … Problems and Injuries, Age 12 and Older Facial Problems, Non-Injury Hearing Loss Influenza (Seasonal Flu) Nose Injuries …
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… the swelling and soreness from bruises that are caused by injury. But severe bruising, swelling, and pain that start … based on the body parts you have. If you are transgender or non-binary, choose the sex that matches the body parts (such … screws, catheters, and medicine pumps. Yes Diabetes, immune problems, peripheral arterial disease, or surgical hardware …
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… or more. Things that determine how severe an injection injury is include: The type, toxicity, temperature, and … called your dominant hand. Your other hand is called your non-dominant hand. Your non-dominant hand is twice as likely to be involved in a …