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… tingling, or loss of function in one or both legs. Some leg problems are seen only in … Sitting or lying down and propping up your legs will often relieve this type of swelling. … Many medicines can cause problems in the legs. For example, birth control pills and …
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… Overview Some medicines can cause leg problems. A few examples are: Birth control … can increase the risk of blood clots in the leg, which may cause pain or swelling. Calcium …
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… and dance. The disease involves both legs about 25% of the time. It's rarely a … and dance. The disease involves both legs about 25% of the time. It's rarely a …
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… you can talk to your doctor about them. ACL Injury: Should I Have Knee Surgery? 1 Get the … and an active lifestyle without more pain, injury, or loss of strength and movement in … than one orthopedic surgeon about your knee injury. You may get different ideas from other …
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… Overview What is a spinal cord injury? A spinal cord injury (SCI) is damage … of nerves that goes from the base of the brain to the lower back. It runs through the … and "bad days" can be frustrating and traumatic. The key to working through …
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… 86 Traumatic head injury due to child maltreatment (Shaken baby … or overwhelmed. What is shaken baby syndrome? Traumatic Head Injury due to Child … A variety of serious injuries to the skull, brain, head, neck, eye and spine, can result …
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… Condition Basics What is a leg aneurysm? A leg aneurysm (say "ANN-yuh-riz-um") is a bulge in a blood vessel (artery) in your leg. The bulge occurs in a weak spot in the …
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… may have an amputation of part of the foot or leg while also having bypass grafting in an … may have an amputation of part of the foot or leg while also having bypass grafting in an …
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… discomfort in and around the swollen tissues. Preventing injuries In stroke rehab, you can … discomfort in and around the swollen tissues. Preventing injuries In stroke rehab, you can …
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… close to the surface of the skin. Often the injury is not severe, and you can stop the … injuries are more serious. This is called a traumatic brain injury (TBI). A TBI can range from a …