How could I have known that the tiny water I mistakenly spilt on the floor could put my granny in so much pain? My mum keeps telling me that it’s not my fault but I feel so guilty over and over. I can’t simply put the scene off my mind. The memory of how it […]
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He felt so abashed that Tuesday morning when he walked up to a lady to engage her in a conversation, and hopefully to get her contact. He looked so cute with his well ironed shirts and felt so confident within himself. He was just about to express himself when she interrupted him rudely and said
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A woman awoke in the middle of the night with the sensation that she did not have a right arm. The whole arm had gone ‘dead’. With her left arm, she tried to find her right arm, starting down at the right side of the body, and finally found it extended overhead. She put the
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It is advisable to go for some tests while pregnant in order to check out for Spina bifida. Ultrasound: An ultrasound provides images of an unborn baby’s spinal cord and spine. This can help the doctor to diagnose spina bifida. Check for discoloration: Examine your baby to check for discoloration or birth mark around the
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During an emergency, you can make a quick sling for your arm in cases such as broken arm, sprains, dislocation etc. Here are some tips to make one: Get a good-size square cloth: The length of the fabric you need will depend on your height and size. Make sure that the fabric is not elastic
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Hand cramp is an unpleasant and unwanted sensation. It is advisable to prevent hand cramps to avoid experiencing the discomfort it brings. Here’s some ways you can prevent hand cramp: Build your hand and forearm strengths: In order to achieve this, you can engage in hand and forearm strengthening exercises such as squeezing on a
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Hand cramps are often experienced by people who engages in repetitive hand and wrist movement. It can also come up as one ages. Here are some tips to relieve hand cramps: Ensure you rest your hand: Knowing fully well that your hand cramps occur due to repetitive hand use, resting your hand is a sure
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Anterior crucial ligament when was singularly repaired needs be supported using a brace to provide stability and keep another ligament from over compensating for your injured ACL. Here are some of ways you can use ACL. Sit properly: The best way to sit when putting on an ACL brace is to sit on the edge
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A tennis elbow brace is required to help you support your tendons and get back to your normal activities. It is advisable to meet a Prosthetist/Orthotist to recommend one for you. If you however, decide to buy off-the-shelf tennis elbow brace, here’s what you should do: Get a measurement of the circumference of your forearm:
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There are tendons above and below your elbow that helps the elbow joint to move. When these tendons are inflamed, it is called tendinitis. How to know if you have tennis elbow: Pain radiating from the outer part of your elbow Inability to grip things / objects tightly Worsening of symptoms when you shake hands.
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