Here is a stretch for frozen shoulder.
During your period, pads and tampons absorb the flow and protect your clothes from stains. They come in many styles. Some absorb more than others. To learn how to use them, read the package instructions and check with an adult.
Brown syndrome is a problem with a tendon that attaches to the eyeball. In Brown syndrome, this tendon can’t move freely. This limits the eye’s normal movement. Brown syndrome is a rare disorder. It is usually present at birth (congenital). In some cases, it’s acquired later in life.
Stimulants have been shown to help alleviate ADHD symptoms, but they're not a magic pill. Behavioral medicine expert Michael Banov, MD, explains how to use medicine safely and effectively.
Betty Piephoff will need to care for her adult daughter with special needs for the rest of her life. Her challenge, among others, is ensuring that both mother and daughter thrive.
Although Donny is middle-aged, he has the mental and emotional development of a 6-year-old. Donny's sister, Bernadette, shows how caring for Donny is a family matter.
When Bernadette's parents passed away, her sister was suddenly tasked with caring for their brother with special needs. Will you be prepared when a crisis hits?
You have had surgery to remove your spleen (splenectomy). The spleen was in the upper left part of your abdomen. Your spleen stored red blood cells, filtered your blood, and helped your body fight infection. To take it out, your healthcare provider made 3 or 4 small incisions in your abdomen. Surgical tools were then inserted through these incisions. This sheet will help you take care of yourself at home.
How long you stay in the hospital after open-heart surgery depends on what type of surgery you had and your needs. It may be as short as 3 to 4 days. If you have complications, you may stay in the hospital several weeks or longer.
After shoulder replacement, you may also have more strength and movement in your shoulder and arm and be able to return to many of the activities you enjoy - like golf, swimming, bowling, and gardening.
To get the most from your new shoulder, you need to take an active role in your recovery.
During your hospital stay, your healthcare team works to control your pain, get you up and walking, and start you on an exercise program to gently move and strengthen your new shoulder.
After repair of your shoulder joint, you may go home the same day of your surgery. Or you may spend 24 hours in the hospital. Take care of your shoulder while it’s healing and follow all instructions you are given. Full healing usually takes 3 to 4 months.
Your healthcare provider will let you know what you should and shouldn't do once you get home. You may need to wear eye protection the first day.
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Allergy shots are a type of treatment for allergies. The goal of the treatment is to make your body less sensitive to allergens. Allergens are the substances that cause your allergies.
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The skin is the body's largest organ. It serves as a protective shield against heat, light, injury, and infection.
An ankle sprain is one of the most common sports injuries. It occurs when your foot turns in on itself, stretching and weakening the ligaments that bridge the ankle and foot bones. This video explains the possible causes, recommended treatment, and what you can do to prevent a sprain.
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