Finding out that your child has juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) can be hard for you, but it can be even more difficult for your child. Depending on how you handle the situation, having JRA can not only be painful for your child, but it can potentially ostracize them. If you want to help your child get back to normal as much as they can, you should consider hiring a nurse.
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The Achilles tendon is a thick tendon that connects your calf muscle to your heel. While this tendon is very strong, it is possible for it to tear and rupture. In some cases, an Achilles tendon rupture can be treated non-surgically with just a cast, but more serious Achilles tendon ruptures require a surgery where the two ends of the tendon are sewn together with thick stitches. If you have to have Achilles tendon repair surgery, use the following tips to help with your recovery:
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Lower back pain has several different causes, and that can make it difficult to diagnose and cure. However, one thing you don't want to do is ignore the pain until it becomes a chronic problem. Early intervention can make it easier to heal your strain or injury and end the pain. A chiropractor is a big help when it comes to managing lower back pain. Here are some of the treatments he or she may offer you.
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Do not laugh--nasal sprays can be a gateway drug. Ask anyone who is used to snorting or inhaling an illegal substance, and they probably know. Need the facts? Here is more on how nasal sprays are a gateway drug and how substance abuse treatment can help.
Nasal Sprays and What They Do
Nasal sprays are designed to open nasal passages and shrink blocked and swollen nasal tissues. Your sinuses are completely open to your brain.
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A few decades ago, all hearing aids were behind-the-ear hearing aids. They wrapped around the back of the ear with a projection that came into the ear to project sounds through a speaker. This type of hearing aid still exists today, but it is one of many varieties of hearing aids that are now available. Many patients opt for newer designs, such as CIC (completely in canal) hearing aids and IIC (invisible in canal) hearing aids.
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