Making the decision to have back surgery is difficult, and often only considered when other treatments have been unsuccessful. While back pain is quite common, surgery is often a last resort, however there are numerous procedures available to correct back pain and other issues you might be having with your back. The different options may be overwhelming to you, and learning what different back surgeries entail, and what they are used for, is important for deciding whether you wish to proceed with an operation.
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If you've been instructed that you need bed rest during your pregnancy, you may be wondering not only why it could happen, but what you can do while you're resting. Bed rest instructions come in many forms, including minor situations like reducing your activity levels or more severe interventions such as staying in bed all day. Here's a look at what you should know if you're facing bed rest for your pregnancy, no matter how brief it may be.
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Do you have a child in your classroom that is learning English as their second language? Has this child suddenly ceased most oral communication, relying only on gestures and short utterances to express their thoughts? If so, the child is experiencing one of two potential occurrences -- the silent period of language acquisition, which is perfectly normal and no cause for concern; or language loss, which can interfere with the child's cognitive ability and needs the immediate attention of a skilled speech pathologist.
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Many different conditions can lead to itchy or painful lesions on your body. One condition that may be responsible for your lesions is ecthyma. Ecthyma is a type of bacterial skin infection that is a more serious version of impetigo; here are four things that you need to know about it.
What are the signs of ecthyma?
If you have ecthyma, you will notice that you have lesions on your skin.
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When you are sick and needing to go to the doctor, you aren't always at your best. Depending on what ails you, a walk-in clinic may be your best option. If you are visiting a clinic for the first time, there are a few things you can do to make the experience a more enjoyable one.
Knowing When to Go
It used to be that people would visit the emergency room when their regular physician was unavailable, even for non-emergency ailments.
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