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… Physical Abuse On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … violence is not okay. Violent people usually have many problems that they find hard to deal with. This can cause … Concern about physical abuse How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older …
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… into (penetrates) the vagina , anus, or mouth. Violence or fear may be used to force the person to have sex. Examples … medical attention. Even if you have no physical injuries, it's important to find out if you are pregnant or … agency. If you have been a victim of abuse and keep having problems related to the abuse, you may have post-traumatic …
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… Premature (Preterm) Infant On this page: Overview Health Tools Delivery of Your Preterm Infant Taking Care of Yourself Health Problems in Preterm Newborns Treatments a Preterm Infant May … The First Weeks at Home Looking Ahead to the Childhood Years Overview What is …
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… ). Health professionals have a higher risk for needle-stick injuries. A puncture from a used needle increases the risk … wound No Puncture wound How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older … screws, catheters, and medicine pumps. Yes Diabetes, immune problems, peripheral arterial disease, or surgical hardware …
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… Laryngitis On this page: … steroid medicines (such as those used to treat asthma). Problems with the way you talk or sing. Acid reflux is the … may feel your neck for lumps and check your nose, mouth, ears, and throat. If you have voice problems and hoarseness …
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… don't have the energy to get through your day. But sleep problems that go on for a long time can affect your health. … has time to: Grow and repair cells. Form new pathways for learning, remembering, and processing information. Rebuild … cause of serious problems like car crashes and work-related injuries. What gets in the way of sleep? The everyday …
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… Domestic Abuse On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … in an abusive relationship can cause long-term health problems. Some of these health problems include: Physical … Concern about domestic abuse How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older …
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… down. Try to keep the area at or above the level of your heart to help minimize swelling. Ankle Sprain Arm Injuries Elbow Injuries Finger, Hand, and Wrist Injuries Hip Injuries, Age 11 and Younger Hip Problems, Age 12 and Older Leg Injuries Patellar Tracking …
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… A cut on an eyelid or lip that doesn't heal well may cause problems with function or leave a noticeable scar. Cuts that remove all of the layers of the skin (avulsion injuries), such as slicing off the tip of a finger. An … Do you have a cut? Cuts are open wounds that slice or tear through the skin. Yes Cut No Cut How old are you? Less …
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… Nose pain. Swelling of the nose. A crooked or bent appearance. Bruising around the nose or eyes. A runny nose or a … the nose is touched or rubbed. Blocked nasal passages. What problems can a broken nose cause? Possible complications of … history. An X-ray of the nose may be done. If other facial injuries or fractures are suspected, a CT scan will be done. …
