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… attachment between the lower back and pelvis, and in the fingers, toes, and feet. The fingers and toes may swell, causing a "sausage digit." … the rash does not mirror the severity of the arthritis. The fingernails and toenails may show pitting or thickening and …
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… from side to side, and gently rubbing the ears, feet, and hands. Why It Is Used People may use tai chi and qi gong to … before a tai chi or qi gong session can prevent most injuries. In most cases, you can safely use tai chi or qi … from side to side, and gently rubbing the ears, feet, and hands. Why It Is Used People may use tai chi and qi gong to …
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… over the rear wheel. Have spoke guards so your child's hands and feet will not get caught in the wheels. Have a … over the rear wheel. Have spoke guards so your child's hands and feet will not get caught in the wheels. Have a …
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… trip and fall. The break most commonly occurs in the hip or wrist. Have gone through menopause and worry about … trip and fall. The break most commonly occurs in the hip or wrist. Have gone through menopause and worry about …
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… onto your baby if you are bedsharing. Have another adult on hand to help with your baby if you have consumed anything … from the shoulder down – not over the face, and ensure hands and arms are free Swaddle not too tightly or loosely. Make sure you can fit 2 fingers between the blanket and the baby’s chest, and that …
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… on the surface of the eye or inside the eyelid: Wash your hands before you touch the eye. Try to gently flush out the … is to call 9-1-1 for medical transport to the hospital. Eye Injuries Burns to the Eye Self-Care These tips can help you … can't hold still, have another adult help you. Wash your hands before touching the eye. Don't rub. Don't rub the eye …
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… time in the wind, cold, and sunlight. Always wash your hands before and after you touch the eye area. If signs of … time in the wind, cold, and sunlight. Always wash your hands before and after you touch the eye area. If signs of …
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… (flu), chickenpox, surgery, minor skin cuts or wounds, or injuries that cause bruising but may not break the skin. … Scaling, peeling skin, especially on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. Having sudden, severe symptoms … Scaling, peeling skin, especially on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. Having sudden, severe symptoms …
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… such as cigarette smoke. For more information on how second-hand smoke can harm babies and children, see HealthLinkBC File #30a The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour . Also, getting your child …
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… a catheter into an artery in your upper leg (groin) or wrist. The doctor moves the catheter through that artery to … the catheter into a blood vessel in the groin, arm, or wrist. A very thin guide wire is inside the catheter. Your … may have a bandage or a compression device on your groin or wrist at the catheter insertion site. This is to prevent …
