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… (vertebrae) don't form properly around part of the baby's spinal cord. Spina bifida can be mild or severe. The mild form is … to have a child with spina bifida. What are the symptoms? Your child's symptoms will depend on how severe the defect …
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… Sexual Abuse or Assault (Rape) On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … rape drugs are used. It's often hard for people to talk about sexual abuse or assault. The person who was abused … abuse occurred in the past 24 hours Do you have a serious injury? Yes Serious injury No Serious injury Is there …
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… have a family history. If you know of vision problems in your family, your child's eyes should be examined by an eye … drinking straws, or pieces of wire, can cause an eye injury Teach children to sit at least 3 metres (8 to 10 … with 99 to 100 per cent UVA and UVB protection Not have cord or string attachments. Cord and string attachments are …
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… active and independent as you age. On this page: Assess your risk Improve your strength and balance Printable fall … instructions Goal setting information Tracking sheet to record progress These resources will help you determine … falls and fall-related injuries to the head, neck, and spinal cord. Start slowly and work up to doing these …
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… Matter On this page: Overview Overview Looking at events in your life, your relationships, and your feelings can often … an erection by yourself but have trouble when with a partner. Review the following events and concerns. Did your … If so, this may be a factor. Talk to your partner or others about how this affected you and your relationship. Events …
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… Cold Temperature Exposure On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … and stiff or rubbery to the touch. You can also get a skin injury by touching cold items such as dry ice without … should pass pretty quickly and you should soon feel about as awake and alert as you normally do. Yes Has …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information … Needle aponeurotomy uses a needle to separate the tight cords in the palm. Collagenase (such as Santyl) is medicine … the dishes. For over 10 years, my doctor and I have been talking about the possibility of surgery, and I think it's …
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… ), an infection ( meningitis ) of the fluid (cerebrospinal fluid) and tissues (meninges) that surround the brain and spinal cord, and Reye syndrome . When a toddler vomits, it's … hits his or her head or belly may vomit because of an injury to those areas. Check your child's body for bruises …
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… Cancer On this page: Health Tools Lowering Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … causing cervical cancer, such as having more than one sex partner or smoking cigarettes. What are the symptoms? … cancer, be sure to follow your doctor's instructions about calling when you have problems, new symptoms, or …
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… causes pale red, scaling patches and does not itch or burn. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) . Sores, blisters, or … sexual contact or activity until you have been evaluated by your health professional. This will reduce the risk of spreading a possible infection to your partner. Your sex partner may also need to be evaluated and …
