Seeing a child with a port wine stain may not make you react much. That can be good if you're passing the child on the street, but it's not so good if you're that child's parent or guardian. Port wine stains may start out looking relatively mild in children, but they don't usually stay that way. Laser therapy is often recommended for treating the stains. If you've been reluctant to have your child undergo the treatment, you need to get past that.
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After major surgery or a serious injury, undergoing physical therapy can be an instrumental part of the recovery process. When individuals are referred to physical therapy for the first time, they may not always know what they should expect from these sessions or the steps they should be taking to prepare to start this treatment.
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The type of clothing that you wear to your physical therapy sessions can be a surprisingly important factor.
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Have you been dealing with vomiting or constant heartburn? Maybe you've been experiencing hard-to-control bowel movement urges? Rather than tolerating these types of stomach issues, you may want to consider calling a gastroenterologist and making an appointment. More than likely, it will be covered by your health insurance — even if you have Medicare part B. Here are three reasons why you should consider a visit to the stomach doctor.
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According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in five Americans go to the Emergency Room (ER) once a year. Of the 131 million ER visits, about two-thirds of them are by adults between the ages of 18 and 64. If you have never had to go to the ER, you should consider yourself fortunate. If you ever do have to go, it helps to know what happens once you get there.
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If your loved one chooses cremation over a traditional burial, you will be tasked with picking out the container in which their remains will be held in for the long-term. Cremation urns are well-designed containers that are built for the purpose, but one look at the millions of choices and you may feel overwhelmed about picking the best urn for your loved one. There are a handful of guidelines to follow to help you make the best choice.
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