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… (LCL). The LCL is a band of tissue on the outside of your knee. It connects your thigh bone to the bone of your lower leg and helps keep … to do this every 1 to 2 hours (when you're awake) for the first 3 days after your injury or until the swelling goes …
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… positional plagiocephaly. Flat head syndrome doesn't hurt your baby. And in most children it goes away on its own when … usually minor. Most of the time it's covered by hair as your child grows. What causes it? The shape of a newborn's … of SIDS. Don't use sleep positioners. Until your baby's first birthday, always place your baby on their back to …
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… when the sugar (glucose) level in the blood rises above your child's target range. It can happen if your child: Misses a dose of insulin or diabetes medicine. … or change the dose of diabetes medicine or insulin without first talking with your child's doctor. Offer plenty of …
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… Overview A chloride test measures the level of chloride in your blood or urine. Chloride is one of the most important … It helps keep the amount of fluid inside and outside of your cells in balance. It also helps maintain proper blood … You will use the container to collect your urine. When you first get up, you empty your bladder. But don't save this …
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… hard. Instead of telling others how you feel, you may keep your feelings bottled up. But talking with a therapist can … for PTSD. In CBT, a therapist helps you deal with your feelings about the past. You'll have weekly hour-long … scared and sensitive to the memories. This may be hard at first. It might seem strange to think about stressful things …
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… teeth begin to emerge, usually starting at about age 6. Your child probably had his or her first trip to the dentist between 6 and 12 months of age, … have regular appointments set up. If for some reason your child has not yet seen a dentist, make an appointment …
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… needle fasciotomy. The procedure can be done in your doctor's office. It usually takes about 30 minutes. The … doctor will insert a needle into the tissue that is pulling your fingers toward your palm. The needle is used to make … days. Your hand and fingers may be swollen and sore for the first few days. To reduce swelling: Apply ice or a cold pack …
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… Test Overview Neuropsychological testing can help your doctor find out how a problem with your brain is affecting your ability to reason, concentrate, … or injuries is working. How To Prepare Make sure you eat first and are well rested so that being tired or hungry …
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… general. So be sure to read the information that came with your medicine. If you have any questions or concerns, talk to your pharmacist or doctor. What are some examples? Here are … For each item in the list, the generic name is first, followed by any brand names. beclomethasone (QVAR) …
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… general. So be sure to read the information that came with your medicine. If you have any questions or concerns, talk to your pharmacist or doctor. What are some examples? Here are … For each item in the list, the generic name is first, followed by any brand names. Two or more medicines …