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  • A freezing cold man stands outside in the falling snow at night. Hypothermia occurs when you are exposed to bitter cold for a long time and your body temperature drops below 95°F.

    Hypothermia

    Hypothermia is a medical condition. It occurs when you are exposed to bitter cold for a long time and your… temperature drops because it is too tired to produce heat. People who are sick, have certain health conditions, or have substance use disorders are at…

  • Piriformis Syndrome

    Piriformis syndrome is a condition that causes pain or numbness in your buttocks, hip, or upper leg when the piriformis… about 15 minutes at a time. After using a cold pack for a couple of days, switch to a warm pack or heating pad. If…

  • Athletic woman standing outside, rubbing lower back muscles. Low back pain is a common problem and has many possible causes, including injury, pregnancy and poor posture.

    Low Back Pain

    Low back pain is common and has many causes, including injury, pregnancy, even poor posture… pillows under your knees With your hips and knees bent With your hips and knees bent and your feet on a chair Heating pads can help to relax painful muscle…

  • Little girl sitting in mother’s lap at doctor’s office

    Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy

    Munchausen syndrome by proxy is a mental illness in which a caregiver acts as though the person under their care… What is Munchausen syndrome by proxy? Munchausen syndrome by proxy (MSP) is a specific mental illness most often linked to child abuse. It affects caregivers,…