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… stops oxygen from getting through. That can cause a lot of pain and can harm organs, muscles, and bones. How does it … are defective hemoglobin S genes. What are the symptoms? Painful events (sickle cell crises) in the hands or feet, … are the most common symptom of sickle cell disease. This pain may last from hours to days. Most people with sickle …
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… points to remember Most people can manage osteoarthritis pain with medicine, exercise, and other treatments that … don't involve surgery. Surgery may be an option if your pain is very bad, you can barely move your arm and shoulder, … able to go back to doing your normal activities with less pain. But your shoulder won't move as far as it did before …
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… has had a minor toe, foot, or ankle injury that caused pain or swelling. Most of the time our body movements don't … if you twist, jerk, jam, or bend a limb abnormally. Your pain may be sudden and severe. Bruising and swelling may … a joint loses blood supply and dies. Symptoms include pain and swelling. Pulled muscles ( strains ). Muscles of …
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… or gonorrhea . Vaginal medicines or douching. Pelvic pain The exact cause of pelvic pain may be hard to find. How severe your pain is and what other symptoms you have may help find out …
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… in the face and scalp. Muscle coordination in the face and neck. Hearing and balance. Swallowing and the gag reflex. … be tested. You will be examined for the ability to: Feel pain (a pinprick), a light touch, temperature, and vibration … in the face and scalp. Muscle coordination in the face and neck. Hearing and balance. Swallowing and the gag reflex. …
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… are common. Almost everyone will have some rectal itching, pain, or bleeding at some time. These problems are often … to get vaccines (immunizations) that you may need. Rectal pain Rectal pain may be caused by diarrhea, constipation, or anal …
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… swollen red throat and tonsils, swollen lymph nodes in the neck, white or yellow patches at the back of the throat and, in children, abdominal pain. Impetigo is a skin infection and common in children. … low blood pressure, diarrhea, vomiting, and severe muscle pain. In some cases, it can be fatal. TSS is caused by …
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… chemicals. Falls. Sex. A genital injury often causes severe pain that usually goes away quickly without causing … usually all that is needed for minor problems or injuries. Pain, swelling, bruising, or rashes that are present with … in the scrotum or testicles aren't cancer (benign). But a painless lump in a testicle may be a sign of cancer. An …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Ear pain in children may be a sign of an infection in the space … for an infection. Swelling from the infection can cause pain from increased pressure on the eardrum. The pressure … away. Even though ear infections are a common cause of ear pain, not all ear pain means an infection. Other common …
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… hat without ties, especially one that covers the neck, is recommended. Avoid baseball caps that do not shade the ears or back of the neck. You may consider purchasing lightweight, … chest. Pay particular attention to the ears, back of the neck, tops of feet and the back of the knees. Be careful …
