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… Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injury On this page: What … crosses inside the centre of the knee joint. It connects your thigh bone to the bone of your lower leg. The PCL keeps … it diagnosed? The doctor will examine you and ask questions about your past health. You'll also be asked how you injured …
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… Achilles Tendon Injury: Physiotherapy and Rehab On this page: Overview … are the usual treatment for an Achilles tendon injury. For Achilles tendinopathy , physiotherapy can decrease your pain. It can allow you to gradually return to your …
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… Urinary Symptoms After an Injury in Children On this page: Overview Overview When your child injures his or her genital area, the pain can be … A blow to your child's back may injure a ureter or kidney. Sexual abuse and objects being placed in the urethra may …
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… Iron and Your Health Last updated November 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File … do I need? The amount of iron you need depends on your age, sex, and whether you are pregnant or breastfeeding. … amount of iron for females at this age who menstruate is about 11mg per day. Do some people need more iron? Yes. Some …
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… Whenever children play actively, there’s always a chance of injury. But injury prevention involves just a few simple steps so that your child can enjoy physical activity safely. Injury … activity, it’s best not to force it. It can help to talk about the reasons he doesn’t want to do it, and help him …
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… Alcohol and Your Health On this page: Topic … to yourself and others. Keep in mind that things like age, sex, weight, and health history can cause alcohol to affect … their children how to drink safely and responsibly. Talk about the risks and dangers of drinking alcohol. Discuss …
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… Eating Disorders: Feeling Better About Yourself On this page: Overview … are often very self-critical. Learning to be easier on yourself is essential. Try some of the following ideas to …
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… Learning About Non-Fatal Drowning in Children On this page: What is … result in death is often called a non-fatal drowning . When your child breathed water into his or her lungs, the lungs were no longer able to supply oxygen to your child's body. Lack of oxygen quickly affects organs …
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… Common Questions About Giving Yourself Shots On this page: Overview Overview … is what to do if you bend or break a needle while giving yourself a shot. Carefully remove the needle if you can. …
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… Aortic Valve Regurgitation: Deciding About Surgery On this page: Overview … aortic valve replacement surgery and, if so, when to do it. Your doctor will check the severity of your condition. Your doctor will also check your overall …
