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Cast or Splint Care (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
A cast or splint supports and protects an injured part of your body. The cast or splint keeps the injured area from moving, so it can heal faster. How long you need the cast or splint depends on the type of injury. (English) Colour
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254319Crutches - Fact Sheet (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Instructions for using crutches safely and easily. Includes how to fit the crutches properly, different types of weight bearing, safety tips, standing balance, standing from sitting, sitting from standing, walking, using stairs, and getting into a car. (English) Colour
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254322Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Deep vein thrombosis (sounds like throm-bow-sis), is a blood clot that forms inside one of the larger veins of the body. You may also hear it called DVT. This type of blood clot usually occurs in the calf, thigh, or pelvis. The blood clot can block part or all of the blood flow. The area becomes inflamed, causing pain, swelling, and feels warm to the touch. (English) Colour
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254258Febrile Seizures - Children (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Febrile means ‘from a fever’. Seizure is uncontrolled muscle spasms, twitching, or jerking. A febrile seizure is a common condition brought on by a sudden rise in body temperature. (English) Colour
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262076Fever in Children (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Fever is a rise in body temperature. Fever is a normal and healthy reaction to an infection. Fever helps the body fight infection. (English) Colour
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262081Concussion (Minor Head Injury) in Adults (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
A head injury results from a direct blow to the head that causes shaking and jarring of the brain. If the blow is hard enough to injure the brain, it is called a concussion. (English) Colour
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254982Concussion (Minor Head Injury) in Children (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
The doctor did not find any signs of serious head injury complications and feels it is safe for your child to go home in your care. (English) Colour
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262138Kidney Infection (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
A kidney infection is when you have bacteria in the kidneys. Bacteria get into kidneys by moving from the urethra into the bladder. From there, it moves up through the ureters into the kidneys. (English) Colour
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254306Kidney Stones (Renal Colic) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Kidney stones are made of minerals and salts that stick together and form crystals in your urine. The stones can be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a marble. Some are smooth, but most are jagged. The stones can stay in your kidney or move out of your body when you urinate. Most stones pass out of the body without any need to see a doctor. (English) Colour
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254257Pilonidal Abscess (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
You have a pilonidal cyst that has become infected near your tailbone, just above your buttocks. When infected it is called a pilonidal abscess. It usually results from ingrown hairs. (pilo means hair, nidal means collection) (English) Colour
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