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… changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Erenumab belongs to a class of drugs known as … alcohol. Change the injection site each time to lessen injury under the skin. Do not inject into areas of skin that … changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Erenumab belongs to a class of drugs known as …
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… changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Using this medication can help improve your ability … alcohol. Change the injection site each time to lessen injury under the skin. Do not inject into areas of skin that … changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Using this medication can help improve your ability …
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… of choking on food or fluids, such as people with severe brain damage, spinal cord injury, seizures or neuromuscular disorders Those who are …
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… first get your cast A cast protects a broken bone or other injury. Most casts are made of fibreglass, but plaster casts … cast may feel snug for a few days after your surgery or injury. This is usually because of swelling. Swelling can … first get your cast A cast protects a broken bone or other injury. Most casts are made of fibreglass, but plaster casts …
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… meniscus, it should be done as soon as possible after the injury. FAQs What is a meniscus tear? A meniscus tear is a common knee injury. The meniscus is a rubbery, C-shaped disc that … diagnose a meniscus tear? Your doctor will ask how the injury happened and if you have ever had any other knee …
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… can also cause strong muscle contractions that can cause injury. Lightning strike The skin burn from lightning … a doctor if you have been struck by lightning, even if the injury appears minor. Burns from a lightning strike or … the ground. These weapons are less likely to cause death or injury than other weapons, such as handguns. But stun guns …
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… When You Have Low Back Pain Good Posture for a Healthy Back Injury to the Tailbone (Coccyx) Interactive Tool: Should I … (NSAIDs) Office Ergonomics Opioids Pain in a Spinal Cord Injury Pain Management Pain Management Clinic Patty's Story: … When You Have Low Back Pain Good Posture for a Healthy Back Injury to the Tailbone (Coccyx) Interactive Tool: Should I …
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… Surgery may be used to treat a torn rotator cuff if the injury is very severe or if non-surgical treatment has not … may be done when: A rotator cuff tear is caused by a sudden injury. In these cases, it's best to do surgery soon after the injury. A complete rotator cuff tear causes severe shoulder …
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… Whiplash is pain and stiffness in the neck after an injury that has caused the neck to move suddenly or beyond … behind. Less commonly, it might happen in a fall, a sports injury, or if you are roughly shaken. The motion causes … You may not have any symptoms until the day after your injury. Or your symptoms may go away but then return a few …
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… repeated heavy lifting), or are very overweight. A sudden injury may also cause changes to occur. What are the … in your arm or leg. The pain may start after a major injury (such as from a car wreck), a minor injury (such as a fall from a low height), or a normal …