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What To Expect When You Have A Fracture?

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Patellar (or kneecap) fracture accounts for almost a percent of all the major skeletal injuries. Patellar is a small bone located in front of the kneecap which makes it more vulnerable to fractures. Kneecap fractures occur when one falls on their knee; it can also be caused due to high impact with a blunt object or due to a wrong body movement that exerts a lot of pressure. An eccentric contraction can also cause the same, resulting in the tearing down of ligaments and tendons. Fracture inhibits the movement in the bone causing an incredible amount of pain, if not being kept at rest. While doctors can physically examine the injury, considering the amount of pain one experiences during the stretch, X-Rays have always been the more accurate diagnosis options available. X-Rays provide a thorough and comprehensive look of the ruptured bone, hence making it easy for a doctor to understand the severity of the fracture.   If the fracture comes out to be partial or the bon...

How to Prepare for Pregnancy

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Since you are reading this, most likely you are planning to have a baby soon or know someone who is. Becoming a mother is one of the greatest gifts one can be bestowed with and an opportunity to add meaning to life. But motherhood comes with great challenges and they begin prior to pregnancy. The first step towards pregnancy does not start with sex but preparing your body to conceive, shortlisting the best pregnancy test kit price , and readying your finances and time to take care of the child. By planning ahead, it easy to ensure that your body is ready for pregnancy and will respond to the changes appropriately. Mentioned below are a few strategies that can help you to prepare for pregnancy- Cut Off Smoking- Nicotine may be satisfying but it is harmful to both you and your unborn baby. They give rise to multiple complications including bleeding of the placenta. The placenta provides the baby with oxygen and nutrients, and any complications may affect the baby’s health....

How to Cope With Bed Rest During Recovery

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Sometimes, the bed rest is simply a precaution towards the end of a recovery period, but it can feel unnecessary, irritating and inconvenient. On the other hand, sometimes bed rest is prescribed because your life hangs in the balance, and the best way to deal with the situation is if you stay in a horizontal position for what seems like the rest of your life. For anyone who thinks of hanging out in comfy pajamas reading paperback thrillers while on recovery, we're here to burst your bubble   and tell you how to cope with bed rest. Bed rest is commonly prescribed to many people and the reasons behind it differ from individual to individual, and may range from simple periodic resting to at home to full bed rest with monitoring in a hospital. Some people will discover that their health care provider may place them on bed rest for a brief period to help a complication stabilize, while other may be placed on bed rest throughout the recovery period. When you're on bed ...