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… will look for swelling, purple or black and blue spots, and tenderness. An X-ray may be needed to determine … toes before you tape them together. This helps protect the skin. Your injured toe may need to be buddy-taped for 2 to 4 … will look for swelling, purple or black and blue spots, and tenderness. An X-ray may be needed to determine …
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… vaginal or anal electrical stimulation works is not well understood. The stimulation may make the muscles contract, … of the bladder can also be done by placing electrodes under your skin, either through your leg or into your lower back. This …
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… is swelling and may gently push on certain places to find spots that are most tender. Then your doctor will move your … will also look at the rest of your leg to make sure that blood is flowing, the leg works well, and there are no other … goes down. Put a thin cloth between the ice and your skin. Prop up your leg on a pillow when you ice it or …
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… is swelling and may gently push on certain places to find spots that are most tender. Then your doctor will move your … They'll also look at the rest of your leg to make sure that blood is flowing, the leg works well, and there are no other … goes down. Put a thin cloth between the ice and your skin. Prop up your leg on a pillow when you ice it or …
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… infection. Your doctor may have used stitches, staples, skin glue, or tape strips to close the incision. You will … Does not decrease after a few days. Becomes bright red with blood or contains pus. The incisions may be protected with … loose stitches, or your incision comes open. Bright red blood soaks through the bandage over your incision. You have …
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… Kissing bugs are dark brown or black with red or orange spots along the edge of their bodies. They are also called … or cone-nosed bugs. Like mosquitoes, kissing bugs feed on blood from animals or people. Kissing bugs have that name … where mice or other rodents live. Near beds, especially under mattresses or on furniture close to the bed. Signs of …
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… Many over the counter medicines are not safe for children under six years old. Diarrhea Diarrhea is often caused by an … older than four or five days) Increased thirst No tears Dry skin, mouth and tongue Accelerated heart beat Sunken eyes … thirsty The most common way to take a baby’s temperature is under the armpit. The most accurate way to take a …
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… bone changes with age, tumours, infection, changes in the blood supply, or a problem that was present from birth … There are other reasons for colour and temperature changes. Bruises often look blue. A limb may turn blue or pale if you … Human Bites Back Problems and Injuries Bruises and Blood Spots Under the Skin Burns and Electric Shock Cuts Groin …
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… piercing site may be slightly swollen. A small amount of blood or fluid may drain from the site. Common problems that … the entire body (systemic). Splitting or tearing of the skin, which may cause scar tissue to form. Problems with the … in erection problems. Damage to blood vessels or nerves under the skin. Scarring of the piercing site. If a sterile …
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… be severe and occur within minutes of the injury. Nerves or blood vessels may be pinched or damaged during the injury. … than 3.1 m (10 ft) [more than 1.5 m (5 ft) for children under 2 years and adults over 65]. A car crash in which any … There are other reasons for colour and temperature changes. Bruises often look blue. A limb may turn blue or pale if you …
