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… Heart or lung disorders that require regular medical care, such as mild to moderate asthma, chronic obstructive … or fluids, such as people with severe brain damage, spinal cord injury, seizures or neuromuscular disorders Those who … tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment …
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… improve your health. Decision Points focus on key medical care decisions that are important to many health problems. … can cause severe heart disease, brain damage, spinal cord damage, blindness, and death. Screening for syphilis … can cause severe heart disease, brain damage, spinal cord damage, blindness, and death. Screening for syphilis …
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… and their contents away from the reach of your child. Be careful not to spill hot beverages when you carry or drink … overload electrical outlets by using too many extension cords or electrical receptacle multipliers. Replace … overload electrical outlets by using too many extension cords or electrical receptacle multipliers. Replace …
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… a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care What is … for a large herniated disc that presses on the spinal cord. Spinal decompression for stenosis. This is done to … canal that has narrowed. It relieves pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. This procedure is not done very often. …
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… take it as directed. Don't smoke. You also need to be extra careful to prevent falls. Here are a few ways to make your … rid of throw rugs, and keep walkways clear of electrical cords and clutter. Be sure you have good lighting where you … rid of throw rugs, and keep walkways clear of electrical cords and clutter. Be sure you have good lighting where you …
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… and spinal anesthesia. Medicine is given near the spinal cord and the nerves around it. It blocks pain from an entire … and spinal anesthesia. Medicine is given near the spinal cord and the nerves around it. It blocks pain from an entire …
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… on: Symptoms Tests on the fluid surrounding the spinal cord Brain images using MRI scans Recordings of the brain’s electrical activity using EEG The …
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… the back of the ankle (Achilles tendon lengthening or heel cord lengthening). This surgery helps a child walk with a … improving with other treatment. A deformity that makes some caregiving functions, such as bathing, extremely difficult … the back of the ankle (Achilles tendon lengthening or heel cord lengthening). This surgery helps a child walk with a …
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… electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) or spinal cord stimulation. Chronic Pain … electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) or spinal cord stimulation. Chronic Pain …
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… Routine Checkups All children need early and regular dental care. During routine checkups visits the doctor will check … chewing on those that are dangerous, such as electrical cords or window sills that have lead paint. Give your baby … chewing on those that are dangerous, such as electrical cords or window sills that have lead paint. Give your baby …
