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… can use medicine that numbs the area (local anesthetic) for the procedure. Plantar fascia release can be done by … you may wear a non-weight-bearing cast or walking boot, for 2 to 3 weeks after surgery to allow tissues to heal. If … can begin wearing normal shoes again as soon as it is comfortable. Most people return to their normal activities in 3 …
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… area. Bovine collagen. You need an allergy test 4 weeks before treatment. Fat cells harvested from your body … with your doctor when deciding which treatment is right for you. For some fillers, your skin is first numbed with a local …
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… its normal range. It occurs when the head is suddenly forced backward or forward and is then snapped in the other direction. This … one or both arms. Pain that comes back after being gone for a few days. Numbness or tingling in your hands, arms, …
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… Disc Disease On this page: Related Information What is degenerative disc … that make up the spine. The discs act as shock absorbers for the spine. They let your spine flex, bend, and twist. … over to pick something up). It may also start gradually for no known reason and get worse over time. How is it …
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… in a Spinal Cord Injury On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Pain in an SCI can be complicated and … This type of pain may occur in different areas of the body. For example: Spinal cord injury (central) pain occurs in … this often occurs because one muscle group is always used. For example, it may occur in the arm or shoulder as a result …
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… Military Sexual Trauma On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Experts define military sexual … comments or gestures about your body or lifestyle. Pressure for sexual favours. Sexual assault can be any sort of … or man-to-man. Since joining the Canadian Armed Forces, about 1 in 4 women and 1 in 25 men have experienced …
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… If a “boil water” or “do not consume” advisory is issued for your drinking water supply, it will be communicated … infections in B.C. Preventing waterborne infections for people with weakened immune systems In some cases, water … be harmful to health, even in low doses. Testing your water for lead is a good idea, particularly for households with …
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… HIV-Resistant People On this page: Related Information A few people with HIV are described … HIV. Most non-progressors: Have lived with the infection for 10 to 15 years and remained healthy. Do not have … infected with HIV despite years of exposure to the virus. For example, they may have repeated, unprotected sex with an …
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… to Insect Stings On this page: Related Information What are allergies to … part of your body. Swelling that continues to increase for up to 48 hours. A large local reaction can take up to 10 … most allergic to. How are they treated? When you are stung For a severe reaction , such as hives, confusion, or trouble …
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… Campylobacteriosis On this page: Related Information What is campylobacteriosis? … with the campylobacter bacterium and is raw or undercooked. For example, you can be infected by cutting poultry meat on … foods properly. Prepare foods safely. Wash your hands before and after handling food. Also wash them after using the …
