Itchy skin is no fun – but if the itching is accompanied by red (or, in some cases, skin-colored) raised bumps on the skin that turn white when pressed, you've got a bigger problem than the maddening itching: hives. Regular cases of hives last around 24 hours and can be caused by hundreds of triggers, from foods like peanuts, to materials such as latex, to viral infection, to everyday plants you never knew you were allergic to.
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If you had Bell's palsy in the past, you likely have facial paralysis on one side of your face. This means you have weak facial muscles, which results in paralysis of the affected area of your face. This can affect the movement around your mouth and/or eyes and other areas of the face. It also causes this side of your face to droop. Below are some cosmetic procedures you might want to consider if you want to feel better about yourself and your appearance.
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The butterfly position that is favored by many ice hockey goalies in recent years places a great deal of strain on the knee joint. If you are worried about maintaining the health of your knees as you try to stop pucks in the upcoming hockey season, there are some things that you can do to try and prevent many of the knee injuries that plague goalies.
Here are two things to implement into your daily routine if you want to avoid a serious knee injury when you step out onto the ice next season.
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The loss of a limb is a very traumatic experience to go through. Fortunately, with the development of prosthetic limbs, many people have been able to regain functionality that is similar to that of using their natural limbs. The type of prosthetic limb that works best for a person depends on the location of the lost limb. These are the different types of prosthetic limbs that are available today.
Transradial Prosthetics
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The arthritis in your knee has become so severe that the pain keeps you from being active. Your orthopedic surgeon has you scheduled for a total knee joint replacement in a few weeks. You're looking forward to being able to walk without pain again, but you must have a successful recovery from the surgery first. Recovering from home will be easier if you prepare the house for your arrival from the hospital.
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