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… Cuts On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … constant tension as it covers the body. A cut is a forceful injury to the skin. Many people cut themselves with … Mild Mild bleeding Do you have a deep wound in your head, neck, chest, or belly? A deep puncture wound in any of …
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… Puncture Wounds On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … Check Your Symptoms Overview A puncture wound is a forceful injury caused by a sharp, pointed object that goes into the … Mild Mild bleeding Do you have a deep wound in your head, neck, chest, or belly? A deep puncture wound in any of …
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… Acetaminophen Use in Young Children On this page: Overview Overview Acetaminophen, … Younger Fever or Chills, Age 11 and Younger Fifth Disease Head Injury, Age 3 and Younger Headaches Hip Injuries, Age 11 and …
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… Quick Tips: Babyproofing Your Home On this page: Get started Get started To a baby's … your baby safe and still let your baby explore. To prevent injury You can't watch your baby's every move. But there are … fall. Don't use accordion-style gates, because your baby's head could get caught. Keep cords from blinds, drapes, and …
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… Rotator Cuff Disorders On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … Overuse. Activities in which you use your arms above your head a lot—such as tennis, swimming, or house painting—can … Frozen Shoulder Rotator Cuff Tendon Impingement Tendon Injury (Tendinopathy) When to Call a Doctor Call 9-1-1 or …
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… Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) On this page: Overview Overview Non-steroidal … medicines. Infants usually need a different dose than older children do. And some liquid forms are stronger (more … increase in pain Skin that is hot to the touch around the injury or wound Redness or red streaks extending from the …
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… Crib Safety On this page: Overview Overview What are crib … (2.375 in.) of space between slats. This prevents a child's head from becoming trapped. No cutout designs or spaces if … these parts, and the crib can collapse. Lead-free paint. Older cribs may have paint that has lead in it. Babies can …
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… Crying Child That Is Not Acting Normally On this page: Overview Overview Crying is a … something is wrong with him or her. Infection, illness, injury or pain, or a medical problem may cause a child to … fall or injury that causes more serious symptoms, such as a head injury or severe bleeding . Medical evaluation may also …
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… Insect Bites and Stings and Spider Bites On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … soles of the feet, and mucous membranes (angioedema). Light-headedness and confusion . Nausea, diarrhea, and stomach … make them worse. Recent health events , such as surgery or injury. These kinds of events can cause symptoms afterwards …
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… Fever Seizures On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … or pass stools. It's important to protect a child from injury during a seizure. Fever seizures usually last 1 to 3 … wake up. Symptoms of serious illness may include: A severe headache. A stiff neck. Mental changes, such as feeling …
