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wisdom teeth

When to Remove Wisdom Teeth

Apr 23, 2018 · · Pain
The decision on whether to have your wisdom teeth removed or not is often debated.  But if your wisdom teeth are crowding, or have the potential to crowd, the other teeth in your mouth, almost every dentist will tell you that they should be removed. If they aren’t removed, the … Read More
how to relieve lower back pain

UHN Blog: How to Relieve Lower Back Pain

Apr 19, 2018 · · Pain
When I first started writing about health issues, I would casually mention how some people find their sleep disturbed by pain, but I didn’t really think much about it, or what the effects can be. Today I find myself in that category due to a lifelong problem that used to … Read More
lower back pain

Lower Back Pain: Causes and Treatment

Apr 14, 2018 · · Pain
Lower back pain is more common than upper back pain and middle back pain. It can develop because you’ve overstretched the muscles and ligaments of your lower back, or overtaxed them while lifting a heavy object. Its origins also can lie in simple wear-and-tear over time, but in some circumstances, … Read More
staph infection

When a Staph Infection Becomes Serious

Mar 29, 2018 · · Pain
A “staph infection” (pronounced “staff” infection) is caused by Staphylococcus bacteria. You can recognize a staph infection by its red, swollen look. It looks like an abscessed insect bite, with a red rash. A staph infection is painful, and it’s often present in seemingly simple skin eruptions. Boils and cellulitis … Read More
what causes leg cramps

What Causes Leg Cramps?

Mar 13, 2018 · · Pain
Up to 60 percent of Americans suffer from leg cramps—with women and older adults particularly susceptible—and about 4 million people age 65 and older report the problem. What causes leg cramps? Dehydration is often cited as a major factor, but numerous other reasons may contribute to cramps: Excess alcohol consumption … Read More

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