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… How a Scrape Heals On this page: Overview Overview Most scrapes heal … of fluid drain or ooze from a scrape. This oozing usually clears up gradually and stops within 4 days. Drainage is not a … and raw at first. As it heals, the new skin sometimes appears yellowish and may be confused with pus. When a scrape …
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… Snakebite: Symptoms of a Pit Viper Bite On this page: Overview Overview Pit vipers, such … see any marks. Symptoms of a pit viper snakebite usually appear within a few minutes to a few hours after a bite and may … Bruising of the skin. Trouble breathing. Changes in heart rate or rhythm. A metallic, rubbery, or minty taste in …
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… Obesity On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … puts your health in danger. It can lead to other health problems, such as type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. … with depression, loneliness, anxiety, or boredom, you can learn new skills to deal with those feelings. You'll have the …
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… Idiopathic Arthritis: Range-of-Motion Exercises On this page: Overview Overview Children with … maintain joint range and flexibility. If your child is 4 years old or younger, an adult will need to move the child's … they should be reviewed now and then by a physiotherapist. Older children can do the exercises themselves but may still …
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… Types of Multiple Sclerosis On this page: Overview Overview What happens when … . Symptoms fade and then return off and on for many years. Secondary progressive . At first it follows a … with MS for decades. Many become more disabled as they get older. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) …
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… help to prevent and treat many chronic conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and dementia. Newer evidence … inactivity and sedentary behavior and increased risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and all-cause mortality. … activity has some benefits and adults should be encouraged to do even small amounts of moderate- to …
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… Signs of Substance Use On this page: Overview Overview The following are … and razor blades Hallucinogens such as LSD Trance-like appearance with dilated pupils, if recently used Possession of … including increased aggression Changes in physical appearance that aren't caused by expected patterns of growth …
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… Speech and Language Milestones, Birth to 1 Year On this page: Overview … language skills are the first communication skills learned. In the womb, babies hear and respond to familiar …
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… Your Toddler: Nutritious Meals for Picky Eaters On this page: Overview Overview Toddlers are … Although toddlers grow steadily throughout their second year, their growth rates are less dramatic than during the first year, which often is reflected in how much they eat. Children …
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… it hard to share their toys, food or parents' attention. Learn what else you can expect at this age. On this page: Social and emotional milestones Play and … often try to assert their independence. You probably hear "No! Me do it!" on a regular basis. The typical toddler …
