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… If you decide to use heat and you notice that the swelling increases, stop using heat and return to cold treatments. Think heat speeds healing. Heat applied … sooner than 48 hours after the injury. To avoid burning your skin, do not use anything that feels too warm. Think it …
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… Neck Problems and Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … No Difficulty moving neck Is it very hard to move or somewhat hard to move? "Very hard" means you can't move it at … Medicines to Children More self-care Neck Exercises Using Cold and Heat Therapies Preparing For Your Appointment You …
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… Mouth and Dental Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … or pus Do you have diabetes or a weakened immune system? What weakens the immune system in an adult or older child … treat a minor mouth or dental injury. Reduce pain. Apply a cold compress to the injured area. Or suck on a piece of …
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… this page: Overview Overview Many medicines change how well your body can stay cool. They include: Some antidepressants. … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the …
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… Difference Between Influenza (Flu) and a Cold On this page: Overview Overview Influenza (flu) and the common cold are both types of upper respiratory infections (URIs) . … Colds usually last 1 to 2 weeks. As the cold gets worse, your nose may get stuffy with thicker mucus . You can catch …
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… Heart Failure: Avoiding Colds and Flu On this page: Overview … dangerous if you have heart failure, and you are at higher risk of developing dangerous complications, such as pneumonia. Wash your hands often, especially when you are around people with …
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… Hepatitis B and C: Risk of Liver Cancer On this page: Overview Related … that can lead to cirrhosis . The damage that results increases the risk of liver cancer (hepatocellular … antiviral therapy to treat chronic HBV infection may lower your risk for developing liver cancer. If you have chronic …
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… Osteoporosis Risk in Younger Women On this page: Related … are more likely to have osteoporosis if you did not reach your ideal bone thickness ( bone density ) during your childhood and teenage years. In women, bone loss increases around menopause , when ovaries produce less …
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… bed. After your nail separates from its nail bed, no matter what the reason, it won't reattach. Nails grow back slowly. … are red and sore and cuticles that bleed. Nail-biting also increases the chance of bacterial infections around your … if the nail is partly attached. Soak your finger or toe in cold water for 20 minutes after trimming the nail. Apply a …
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… Injury to the Tailbone (Coccyx) On this page: Overview … tailbone (coccyx) can occur when you slip or fall and hit your tailbone (impact injury). The most common symptom of a … chance of developing an infection when the skin over your tailbone is cut, scraped, or punctured after an injury. …
