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… child's doctor about any headaches your child has. What causes headaches in children? It isn't clear why some people … that can be felt on one side or both sides of the head. The pain also can move from one side of the head to the other. … that does not throb or pulse. Your child will probably feel pain or pressure on both sides of the head. Tightness around …
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… acts like a certain natural substance (thrombopoietin) that causes the body to produce platelets. How To Use Read the … lasts or gets worse. Side Effects Headache, joint/muscle pain, dizziness, heartburn, abdominal pain, tingling/numbness in hands/feet, and trouble …
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… What are migraine headaches? Migraines are painful, throbbing headaches that last from 4 to 72 hours. When you have a migraine, it may be so painful that you aren't able to do your usual activities. … make you feel bad, they don't cause long-term damage. What causes them? Experts aren't sure what causes migraines. They …
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… tears may cause no symptoms. But complete tears cause pain and sudden loss of strength and movement. Middle-aged … kind of injury. Tears also happen in older adults. What causes it? An Achilles tendon tear is most often caused by a … of an Achilles tendon tear may include a sudden, sharp pain. Most people feel or hear a pop. You may have swelling …
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… the tube that connects the throat to the stomach. This causes heartburn. When you have heartburn that bothers you … reflux disease, or GERD. This can also cause pain and swelling in your esophagus (esophagitis). Eating … ongoing heartburn. It may feel like a burning, warmth, or pain just behind the breastbone. You may also have a sour or …
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… and spider bites often cause minor swelling, redness, pain, and itching. These mild reactions are common. They may … or sting, such as fever, shaking chills, muscle or joint pain, headache, or a general feeling of illness? This could … bite or sting Do you have other symptoms, such as belly pain, vomiting, or diarrhea? Yes Has other symptoms, such as …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Sore throats can be painful and annoying. But most sore throats are caused by a … a fever and needs to be seen by a doctor. Any problem that causes a fever at this age could be serious. Rectal … sweating No Shaking chills or heavy sweating Is there any pain? Yes Pain No Pain How bad is your throat pain, if 0 is …
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… spine can change how the spinal cord functions and cause pain, stiffness, numbness, or weakness in the neck, arms, … the spinal cord and/or nerve roots get squeezed. What causes it? Cervical spinal stenosis is usually caused by … over a long period of time and may include: Stiffness, pain, numbness, or weakness in the neck, shoulders, arms, …
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… doctors recommend that people remove them every day. What causes it? In most cases, bacteria cause keratitis. A germ … are the symptoms? If you wear contact lenses and you have a painful, red eye, you may have infectious keratitis. Remove … the infection. Symptoms of bacterial keratitis may include: Pain and redness in the eye. Tearing and painful sensitivity …
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… the knee can lead to patellar tracking disorder. What causes it? Patellar tracking disorder is usually caused by … If you have a patellar tracking problem, you may have: Pain in the front of the knee, especially when you squat, … your kneecap is completely dislocated, you may have severe pain and swelling. Your knee may look like a bone is out of …