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… injuries. Your child is likely to cry when they have an injury, such as an eyelash in the eye, an insect bite, or an … eating or drinking like usual) Is your baby having trouble breathing ? Sometimes babies may have trouble breathing … know how to care for them. It may be helpful to keep a record of your child's crying to see whether there is a …
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… slow heart rate. A problem with the placenta or umbilical cord puts the baby at risk. The baby is too big to be … blood loss. Blood clots in the mother's legs or lungs. Injury to the mother or baby. Problems from the anesthesia, … the surgery. She will then get medicine (either epidural or spinal anesthesia ) to numb her belly and legs. Fast-acting …
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… Warning People using this medication may bleed near the spinal cord after certain spinal procedures. Bleeding in this area … alcohol. Change the injection site each time to lessen injury under the skin. To minimize bruising, do not rub the …
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… on a kind of meditation called mindful meditation . This practice may help you relax and relieve stress. The goal of … is by paying attention to your body. For example, is your breathing fast or slow, deep or shallow? Meditation may … on the floor. As you sit, start to pay attention to your breathing. This is a good way to focus your attention on …
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… may spread to the heart, the joints, the brain and spinal cord (nervous system), or sites on the skin. Heart and … may spread to the heart, the joints, the brain and spinal cord (nervous system), or sites on the skin. Heart …
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… as MS, affects the central nervous system—the brain and spinal cord. Multiple sclerosis can affect muscle control and …
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… such as: Diabetes. Pelvic surgery. Blood vessel disease. Injury to the pelvis, genitals, or spinal cord. Peyronie's disease . This is a curve in the penis …
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… Overview Common Office Injuries Using Ergonomics to Prevent Injury Self-Care Where to Go for Help … you can help prevent falls at work. Keep walkways clear of cords, clutter, and spills. Close drawers completely after … glare than other monitors. A chair that maintains normal spinal curvature. A supportive chair: Is adjustable, so that …
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… occur in people. The disease damages brain cells and the spinal cord. What are the symptoms of vCJD? Early symptoms of vCJD … made based on: Symptoms Tests on the fluid surrounding the spinal cord Brain images using MRI scans Recordings of the …
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… medicine directly into the area in your back around your spinal cord. This area is called the epidural space. An epidural … a small tube (epidural catheter) into the space around the spinal cord (epidural space). The epidural catheter is …
