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… that help with your balance from the inner ear to the brain. The inflammation may cause sudden vertigo. This makes … This causes the nerve to send incorrect signals to the brain that the body is moving. But your other senses (such … that help with your balance from the inner ear to the brain. The inflammation may cause sudden vertigo. This makes …
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… increases your risk of bleeding problems in and around the brain, bleeding in the stomach and intestines, bruising and … increases your risk of bleeding problems in and around the brain, bleeding in the stomach and intestines, bruising and … increases your risk of bleeding problems in and around the brain, bleeding in the stomach and intestines, bruising and …
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… child's growth. In adults, lead poisoning can damage the brain and nervous system, the stomach, and the kidneys. It … items. Their bodies absorb lead at a higher rate. Their brains are developing quickly. Other things that increase … are. In children, symptoms can include: Damage to the brain and nervous system. Children may be smaller than other …
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… drugs called “opioids,” drugs that bind to receptors in our brains and alter our perceptions of pain. It has been … because they trigger the reward/pleasure pathway in the brain and make them feel good. But these drugs also have … consciousness and breathing quickly thereby preventing brain damage or death. Whenever naloxone has been given to …
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… When to Call a Doctor Call your doctor now if you had an injury to your elbow and: You have severe elbow pain. You … Your elbow starts to swell within 30 minutes of the injury. You have signs of damage to the nerves or blood … tingling, or a "pins-and-needles" sensation below the injury. Pale or bluish skin. The injured arm feeling colder …
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… and Injuries, Age 12 and Older Facial Problems, Non-Injury Hearing Loss Influenza (Seasonal Flu) Nose Injuries … and Injuries, Age 12 and Older Facial Problems, Non-Injury Hearing Loss Influenza (Seasonal Flu) Nose Injuries …
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… increase in pain Skin that is hot to the touch around the injury or wound Redness or red streaks extending from the injury or wound Pus that continues to form in the wound Fever with no other cause Swollen glands above the injury or wound NSAID risks NSAIDs have the potential to …
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… critical to ensure that the ankle heals completely and reinjury does not occur. You can begin healing by walking or … range-of-motion exercises in the first 72 hours after your injury. Continue with further rehab, including stretching, … exercises Range-of-motion exercises begin right after your injury. Try doing these exercises then putting ice on your …
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… or a dog barking. During a baby's first few months, the brain matures. The baby gradually can sleep for longer … or a dog barking. During a baby's first few months, the brain matures. The baby gradually can sleep for longer …