Preparations for surgery depend on your diagnosis. Your physician will discuss with you how to prepare for your surgery. However, if you will undergo general anesthesia, you may be asked to do the following: Stop drinking and eating for a certain period of time before the time of surgery Bathe or clean, and possibly shave
The most frequent types of sports injuries are sprains (injuries to ligaments) strains (injuries to muscles), and stress fractures (injuries to bones). Injury occurs when excessive stress is placed on tendons, joints, bones and muscle. In a growing child, point tenderness over a bone should be evaluated further by a medical provider even if there is minimal
Medical conditions, illness and injury can cause stress that further affects our health. Lifestyle factors – such as worry and anxiety, stress and tension, diet, exercise, sleep and social support – can affect the symptoms of illness and recovery. There are many things that can be done to help relieve the symptoms of illness or
