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… (0.25 in.) , evaluation by a doctor is usually needed. If you are able to recover the piece of skin that was cut off, … Cuts Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… Unexplained shoulder pain that does not change when you move your neck, shoulder, or arm or that occurs with … else in the body other than where you feel the pain. Causes of referred shoulder pain may include: Abdominal … Injuries Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… in tropical regions of North America and are often confused with non-poisonous (non-venomous) milk snakes because … In rare cases, a person may die from a coral snake bite. If you think you have been bitten by a coral snake, call 9-1-1 … Bites Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… Separated pubic symphysis The left and right bones of your pelvic girdle are joined at the front by a narrow … Delivery Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… footnote 1 But abnormal MRI results do not always mean that you have MS. Abnormalities show up on scans from many … and Wilkins. Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… of urine left in the bladder after urination. The test is used to help evaluate: Incontinence (accidental release of … Tests Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… is the removal of fluid from behind the eardrum. The doctor uses a special needle with a tube attached to collect the … is usually done on the sample of fluid. Before the test, your child may get medicine to help relax. Or a doctor or … Ear Infections Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Susan C. Kim MD - …
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… classified based on function (how much feeling and movement you have) or on where the damage occurred. When a nerve in … cord is injured, the nerve location and number are often used to describe how much damage there is. For example, a C7 … Cord Injury Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… life-threatening amounts of mercury. A disc battery can cause burning, corrosion, or complete destruction of tissue in … pain and tenderness in the belly, nausea, and fever. If you think someone has swallowed a disc battery: Do not cause … Objects Adaptation Date: 6/14/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC …
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… Overview Some insect and spider bites or stings can cause flu-like symptoms to develop within hours of a bite or … caused by bacterial, viral, or parasitic infections. You may have malaria if you have symptoms of malaria and you … Bites Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
