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… Protecting Your Skin From the Sun On this page: Overview Overview Use the following … your shadow is shorter than you, then UV exposure is high. Wear protective clothing. This can include: Wide-brimmed hats … safest thing to do for young babies. Children 12 months and older can go in the sun, but they should have their skin …
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… Brushing and Flossing a Child's Teeth On this page: Getting Started Getting Started … using a small, soft brush. If your child is younger than 3 years, ask your dentist if it's okay to use a rice-sized … these tablets at most drugstores. If your child age 6 or older has cavities, ask the dentist if your child should try …
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… cast. Fibreglass casts dry quickly and are soon ready to bear weight. But plaster casts may take several days before … You feel a warm or painful spot under the cast. You have problems with your cast. For example: The skin under the … are not getting better as expected. Arm Injuries Elbow Injuries Leg Injuries Shoulder Problems and …
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… Avulsion Fracture On this page: What is an avulsion … need a splint or a cast. These fractures rarely cause any problems, such as pain or discomfort, after the injury … that you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Learn How this information was developed . … …
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… Peptic Ulcer Disease On this page: Cause What Increases Your Risk … the protective mucus layer in the stomach or intestine. Learn more Helicobacter Pylori Bacteria Types of Peptic … with treatment, ulcers sometimes come back. They may cause problems like bleeding or perforation. That's why it's …
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… Lying in one position for a long time can cause pressure injuries (also called pressure sores). Pressure injuries are … tissue damage that goes deep into muscle and bone. These problems are hard to treat and slow to heal. When pressure … that you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview People …
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… signs of infection. Female Genital Problems and Injuries Groin Problems and Injuries Male Genital Problems … that you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview Rashes in the …
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… Immune System Learning Center Learn about the immune system The immune … just like with any other part of your body, there can be problems with your immune system. Human immunodeficiency … virus (HIV) is an example of a virus that damages the immune system so that the body is unable to fight …
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… Phenylketonuria (PKU) On this page: Conditions Basics … up in the blood and lead to intellectual disability and problems with the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). Early treatment can help prevent most problems. Babies born …
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… Overview It can be very painful to tear or rip your nail from the nail bed. A nail may separate … from the nail bed (detach) for many reasons, including: Injuries. Separation caused by injury is common in people … arterial disease , or an immune system problem. These problems may cause reduced blood flow and loss of feeling in …
