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… What is a meniscus tear? A meniscus tear is a common knee injury. The meniscus is a rubbery, C-shaped disc that … knee already had age-related changes. Tears caused by an injury in younger people may heal over time with rest and … and activity level, your doctor's preference, and when the injury happened. The decision about whether to have surgery …
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… When to Call a Doctor Call your doctor now if you had an injury to your elbow and: You have severe elbow pain. You … Your elbow starts to swell within 30 minutes of the injury. You have signs of damage to the nerves or blood … tingling, or a "pins-and-needles" sensation below the injury. Pale or bluish skin. The injured arm feeling colder …
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… and Injuries, Age 12 and Older Facial Problems, Non-Injury Hearing Loss Influenza (Seasonal Flu) Nose Injuries … and Injuries, Age 12 and Older Facial Problems, Non-Injury Hearing Loss Influenza (Seasonal Flu) Nose Injuries …
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… work with people of all ages who, because of illness, injury, developmental delays, or psychological problems, … birth. Recovery and return to work after a work-related injury. Sudden serious health conditions such as a stroke, heart attack, brain injury, or amputation. Chronic (ongoing) conditions, such as …
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… increase in pain Skin that is hot to the touch around the injury or wound Redness or red streaks extending from the injury or wound Pus that continues to form in the wound Fever with no other cause Swollen glands above the injury or wound NSAID risks NSAIDs have the potential to …
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… disorder that can lead to muscle weakness and muscle loss (spinal muscular atrophy). Nusinersen may help improve motor … disorder that can lead to muscle weakness and muscle loss (spinal muscular atrophy). Nusinersen may help improve motor …
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… eaten, and your work and home environments. A blood test or spinal fluid test may be done to confirm the diagnosis. How … eaten, and your work and home environments. A blood test or spinal fluid test may be done to confirm the diagnosis. How …
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… critical to ensure that the ankle heals completely and reinjury does not occur. You can begin healing by walking or … and type of rehab exercises recommended for you may vary according to your doctor's or physiotherapist's preferences. … and type of rehab exercises recommended for you may vary according to your doctor's or physiotherapist's preferences. …
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… 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 …