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… community fall each year. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths and hospitalizations for adults aged … Loss of muscle mass, grip strength and balance, mobility problems, slower reflexes, muscle weakness, poor balance and … switches at the top and bottom of indoor stairs Install a non-skid surface on outdoor steps Use a bath seat so you can …
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… and side effects of a medicine. Use medicines only if non-medicine approaches are not working. These steps can … (NSAIDs) Relieving a Cough Sore Throat and Other Throat Problems Tendon Injury (Tendinopathy) Tick Bites Current as of: …
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… else. Donated blood helps people who have lost blood in an injury. It also helps people who have an illness such as … You take certain medicines. You have certain health problems, such as HIV. You have recently been to the … wear a shirt with sleeves that you can roll up above your elbows. Learn more Getting Enough Iron How It Is Done You …
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… This test can be done on your hip, knee, ankle, shoulder, elbow, wrist, or jaw (temporomandibular joint). Other tests, … with surgery, such as arthroscopy . An arthrogram can: Find problems in your joint capsule, ligaments, or cartilage. … and swelling in your joint after the test. Ice packs and non-prescription pain relievers, used as the package …
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… constant tension as it covers the body. A cut is a forceful injury to the skin. Many people cut themselves with … A cut on an eyelid or lip that doesn't heal well may cause problems with function or leave a noticeable scar. Cuts that … 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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… to know they are loved and that they can come to you with problems. Learn more about challenging behaviours: Temper … Your child and the dentist Bedwetting and other sleep problems Sometimes children experience problems sleeping due to factors beyond their control. This …
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… with force can damage the ear canal or pierce the eardrum. Problems with objects in the ear most often occur in … a disc battery is placed in the ear or if symptoms of injury develop after an object has been put in the ear. … 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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… , reactive arthritis , psoriatic arthritis , and joint problems linked to inflammatory bowel disease (enteropathic … affects large joints, such as the knees, hips, ankles, and elbows. In children, the arthritis may begin before the … of the affected areas to prevent stiffening and deformity. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly …
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… and people who have weak immune systems because of stress, injury, certain medicines, or other reasons. Most people who … pain. Treatment may shorten the illness and prevent other problems caused by shingles. See your doctor right away if … it is. Learn more Acetaminophen Antidepressants Capsaicin Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) Opioids …
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… is a type of treatment you may need when health problems make it hard to move around and do everyday tasks. … may suggest physiotherapy for injuries or long-term health problems such as arthritis or chronic obstructive pulmonary … of some kind that is specifically designed for your injury, illness, condition, or to help prevent future health …
