Having your hip replaced is sure to provide you with a better range of motion and a strong body overall when all is said and done, but you'll likely have a period of recovery time to face before all of the benefits of surgery are realized. Here are a couple of things you can do to make the recovery process more convenient:
Pack a Hospital Bag
It's helpful to pack a bag to take with you to the hospital upon admittance for your surgery so you have access to supplies and resources that will help make the transition of leaving the hospital and heading home more comfortable and convenient.
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Panda bears are lovingly adored by people of all ages. However, there's another type of panda that every parent should be aware of—a medical condition called PANDAS, which can occur in children after they've had strep throat. It stands for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections. If your child seems to have been a bear to deal with after having strep throat, he or she may have PANDAS. Here's what you need to know.
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If you have lost most or all of your teeth, you may already know that restoring them is not always the right choice. The cost of a whole mouth restoration can be prohibitive, reaching or exceeding $45,000 dollars in some cases and resulting in many hours spent with your dentist. In comparison, some bargain dentures can be made for just a few hundred dollars in some places. Therefore, when you need a healthy, affordable smile soon, it is a good idea to be aware of the following information about getting dentures.
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If someone in your family has had a brain aneurysm, you should be aware of the risk factors associated with aneurysm formation. Brain aneurysms have been found to run in families and one can rupture without presenting any symptoms, many of them causing death in seconds after rupturing. Learning more about the risk factors that can lead to brain aneurysms and about the symptoms of one is extremely important.
Smoking And High Blood Pressure Are Huge Risk Factors
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When it comes to getting burned by the sun, prevention is better than treatment. However, at least half of all young adults get burned each year. Unfortunately, some will get burned bad enough that they will suffer for several days. The good news is that sunburns are treatable. If you get burned, you can alleviate some of your symptoms with proper care. The following are three ways to care for your sunburn after the fact.
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