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… Tigrina Document Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all … child against this serious and sometimes fatal disease. When you get your child immunized, you help protect others … not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to …
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… (patella) stable and in place. Weak quadriceps increase the risk of patellar tracking disorder . Ligaments and tendons … stabilize the patella. If these are too tight or too loose, you have a greater risk of patellar tracking disorder. The … again. Repeat 8 to 12 times, at least 3 times a day. When your doctor or physical therapist thinks your knee is …
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… What are shin splints? Shin splints are a condition that causes … during activities such as running, basketball, or tennis. You can also get them when you: Change to new running or workout shoes or wear …
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… Pain: Should I Try Epidural Steroid Shots? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Low Back … 1 This pain relief doesn't last very long. What are the risks of epidural steroid shots? Some people are dizzy or …
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… Stress Management: Managing Your Time Actionset Overview Time management is a way to … you want and need to do. It helps you decide which things are urgent and which can wait. Learning how to manage your … make your life easier, less stressful, and more meaningful. When you manage your time, you decide which tasks and …
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… crosses inside the centre of the knee joint. It connects your thigh bone to the bone of your lower leg. The PCL keeps your knee stable when it moves forward or backward. A direct blow to the knee … knee beyond its normal limits (hyperextend the knee). What are the symptoms? An injury to your PCL may cause swelling, …
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… Enlarged Prostate: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Enlarged … are less likely to notice a big change. What are the risks and side effects of surgery? TURP has possible side …
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… as: Viral illnesses. It's normal to have a productive cough when you have a common cold. Coughing is often triggered by … an antibiotic when you don't need it exposes you to the risks of an allergic reaction and antibiotic side effects, … health . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer …
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… at any age. But they are more common as you get older, when you are more likely to have other health problems. … or high blood pressure. Surgery, such as for prostate cancer, may cause erection problems. Anxiety, stress, or … is usually involved? What are the benefits? What are the risks and side effects? Use an inserted or injected medicine …
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… steroids, digoxin, and theophylline. Swallowed air. Stomach cancer. How can you care for yourself when you have dyspepsia? You can make changes to your …
