2378 results found
Health topics
… had a minor elbow injury. You may have bumped your " funny bone " at the back of your elbow, causing shooting numbness … having had a specific injury, especially if symptoms began slowly or during everyday activities. Elbow injuries occur … (acute) injury An acute injury may be caused by a direct blow, penetrating injury, or fall. Or it can happen when you …
Health topics
… age. Spinal discs are small, spongy discs that separate the bones (vertebrae) that make up the spine. The discs act as … along the spine. It most often occurs in the discs in the lower back and the neck. The changes in the discs can cause … as from a car wreck), a minor injury (such as a fall from a low height), or a normal motion (such as bending over to …
Health topics
… apheresis. Stem cells can also be collected from your bone marrow. Before the donation For 4 or 5 days before you … from the back of your pelvic bone using a special hollow needle. This is a surgical procedure done under a local … for 6 to 8 hours. You can expect to be sore in your lower back for a few weeks. Most people can return to work …
Medications
… using this medication and each time you get a refill. Follow the product directions for the proper use of this … problems increased thirst/urination easy bruising/bleeding bone pain Rarely, this medication may cause sudden severe … (such as cortisol levels, lung function, eye exams, bone density tests) should be done while you are using this …
Medications
… using this medication and each time you get a refill. Follow the illustrated directions for the proper use of this … of: current/past infections (such as tuberculosis, herpes) bone loss (osteoporosis) eye problems (such as cataracts, … as lung function, morning cortisol levels, eye exam, bone density tests) should be done while you are using this …
Health topics
… quick direction change, such as soccer or football. Any bone injury near a joint may injure the growth plate … (acute) injury An acute injury may occur from a direct blow, a penetrating injury, or a fall. It can also happen if … If a cast, splint, or brace is causing the problem, follow the instructions you got about how to loosen it. Yes …
Medical tests
… or chorionic villus sampling . Cell sample from bone marrow Bone marrow aspiration may be used for a karyotype test. How … or incorrectly separated. Amniocentesis Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy Chorionic Villus Sampling …
Health topics
… Eating: Taking Calcium and Vitamin D Actionset Overview Bone thinning occurs as part of aging. After age 30, men and … and in danger of breaking, you have osteoporosis . You can slow bone loss and could even prevent osteoporosis by eating … Calcium gluconate and calcium lactate. These have a low amount of elemental calcium. You can get calcium …
HealthLinkBC files
… nutritious foods and beverages each day helps to: Keep your bones and muscles strong Build a healthy immune system … plate with vegetables and fruits Fresh, cooked, frozen and low sodium canned are good choices Try preparing them in … lentils, meat, tofu, fish, poultry, nuts and seeds, eggs, lower fat milk, yogurt, cheese and fortified soy beverage. …
Health topics
… are hard to remove. Tattoo inks aren't regulated for colour density, and the ink is pierced into the skin at different … are hard to remove. Tattoo inks aren't regulated for colour density, and the ink is pierced into the skin at different …
