Upper extremities case histories

Rare cases of adverse events have been reported in persons taking relatively high (15 to 30 g) doses of yin-chen wormwood. Symptoms included headache, dizziness, numbness and tremor of the upper extremities, heart palpitations, fainting, and an oppressive feeling in the chest. Details on the exact doses, preparation, and relevant medical history were not reported (Bensky et al. 2004). 

Practical Applications and Case Histories of the Upper Extremities... 

Acute trauma will usually have an easily obtained history from the patient. Occupation, a variety of sports, vehicular accidents, falls onto the arm, twisting of the arm, and blows to the upper extremity account for most of the causes of acute trauma. Observation is most helpful in identifying cases not reported by the patient bruises, abrasions, lacerations, and swelling are some of the items to be noted. 

CHAPTER 90 PRACTICAL APPLICATONS CASE HISTORIES OF THE UPPER EXTREMITIES... 

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