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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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… the throat. Your doctor shines a light in your mouth and wears a mirror on his or her head to reflect light to the … direct laryngoscopy helps a doctor: Find the cause of voice problems, such as a breathy voice, hoarse voice, weak voice, … of a lump in the throat, or mucus with blood in it. Check injuries to the throat, narrowing of the throat …
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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. …
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… Motion Sickness On this page: … discomfort of motion sickness. It doesn't cause long-term problems, but it can make your life miserable, especially if you travel a lot. Children from 5 to 12 years old, women, and older adults get motion sickness more …
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… Older adults are more likely to have long-term medical problems, such as diabetes or arthritis, which can lead to … these pain signals keep going for weeks, months, or even years after you recover. Chronic pain can develop after a … Muscles, bones, and joints. This pain can happen from injuries or muscle strain. Health problems like …
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… Arthritis: Deciding About Total Joint Replacement On this page: Overview Overview If your child has … in height and size if total joint replacement affects nearby growth areas in the bones. Size of the bones. Older … surgical team of the potential for cervical (neck) spine problems. Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis …
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… Hearing Tests On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … To check, or screen, babies and young children for hearing problems that might affect their ability to learn, speak, or …
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… your dentist check your wisdom teeth if you're 16 to 19 years old. Your dentist may recommend that you have your … younger, you tend to heal faster. You may never have any problems with your wisdom teeth, especially if you're … can be hard to clean. Sometimes a cyst can form that can damage the bone or roots . Most problems with wisdom teeth …
