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… drinking straws, or pieces of wire, can cause an eye injury Teach children to sit at least 3 metres (8 to 10 …
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… Treatment Spermicide for Birth Control Spinal Cord Injury: Sensual Exercises Spinal Cord Injury: Talking With Your Partner About Sex Stages of … Treatment Spermicide for Birth Control Spinal Cord Injury: Sensual Exercises Spinal Cord Injury: Talking With …
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… years. This may include care for chronic diseases, disease prevention, reproductive and sexual health, mental health … UPCCs provide care for non-life-threatening illness or injury that require medical attention within 12 to 24 hours. … and strains, infections, less serious child illness and injury, fevers, asthma attacks, cuts, wounds or skin …
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… is the most common cause of olecranon bursitis. A sudden injury, such as a blow to the elbow, causing bleeding or … fluid buildup Infection caused by any of the following: An injury at the site of the bursa An infection in tissue near … physical examination. If the swelling is the result of an injury, X-rays may be necessary to determine whether the …
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… nodes often swell in one location when a problem such as an injury, infection, or tumour develops in or near the lymph … a cold or sore throat. Glands can also swell following an injury, such as a cut or bite, near the gland or when a … in the armpit (axillary lymph nodes) may swell from an injury or infection to the arm or hand. A rare cause of …
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… to the brain from a stroke , brain surgery, or a head injury. Problems that someone has had since birth … less than 24 hours ago Did the seizure occur after a head injury? Yes Seizure occurred after head injury No Seizure occurred after head injury Are you having …
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… If the X-ray is being taken because of a possibly serious injury to your neck or back, a radiologist will look at the … before taking others. This is done to prevent causing more injury. If you have a neck brace (cervical collar) in place, … or painful. This is more likely if you have an injury. Risks There is always a slight chance of damage to …
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… into the nose (CSF rhinorrhea) and can occur after a head injury or after surgery on the nose or ears. Infection of … (Advil or Motrin) or aspirin, for 48 hours after a nose injury. Do not take aspirin if you are younger than 18 … into the nose (CSF rhinorrhea) and can occur after a head injury or after surgery on the nose or ears. Infection of …
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… of a torn meniscus . A meniscus tear is a common knee joint injury. Surgeons who perform meniscectomies ( orthopedic … To Expect Rehabilitation (rehab) varies depending on the injury, the type of surgery, your surgeon's preference, and … involves rehabilitation. But rehab varies depending on the injury, the type of surgery, and your doctor's preference. …
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… armpits or the groin. Severe pain in an infected wound or injury. Other TSS symptoms may include: Severe flu-like … armpits or the groin. Severe pain in an infected wound or injury. Other TSS symptoms may include: Severe flu-like …