The journey toward sobriety can be a difficult one. Many people find that it's impossible to do it alone, but you can succeed with the support of people around you. Undergoing treatment in an inpatient rehab facility is a brave and necessary step in the right direction. However, it's only one step out of many. If you're not ready to return to your normal life following your inpatient treatment, a sober living house can be a wonderful intermediary step.
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Experts suggest that you should go to the doctor at least once per year for your annual checkup. If you're in good health, going to the doctor every year might seem like an unnecessary hassle. After all, most people think it's enough to go to the doctor only when you feel sick. However, there are many benefits to establishing a wellness routine. Here are four reasons you should see your doctor annually:
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Venous thrombosis, or blood clot formation, can occur anywhere in the body but may be more common in the back of your leg. If early blood clots are not recognized and treated as soon as possible, an unfavorable prognosis may occur. Fortunately, blood clots are highly treatable. You will, however, need to know what to look for so that you can seek prompt medical evaluation at your nearest hospital or urgent care center.
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When you take just one or two medications each day, and they both look completely different, you shouldn't have much of a problem keeping track of them. However, if you're taking multiple pills each day, and they all look just about the same, you could run into some trouble. This is particularly true when you add rotating schedules into the mix.
Unfortunately, prescription medication errors are nothing to laugh at. In fact, mistakes in the way you take your medication could lead to life-threatening complications.
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Athletes and non-athletes alike often suffer from a torn muscle. This injury can be devastating if left untreated and may require surgery to manage. However, there are also many types of physical therapy that can be used to manage this injury and possibly avoid surgery..
Surgery May Be Necessary
When an athlete tears their muscle during exercise, there is a serious chance that surgery may be necessary. For example, when the injury is severe enough, it may require surgery such as haematoma drainage and fasciotomy to manage nerve and vascular compression in the muscles.
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