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… Portuguese man-of-war can cause severe illness and extreme pain, documented deaths are rare. Jellyfish are often found … can sting if touched. Jellyfish stings cause intense pain and burning right away. The pain can last for several … Using an ice pack can help relieve pain. Try medicines to control the itching. Take an antihistamine, such as a …
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… activities, work-related tasks, or home projects. Back pain can cause problems anywhere from the neck to the … together. Back injuries are the most common cause of back pain. Injuries often occur when you use your back muscles in … you recently started having problems with bladder or bowel control? Yes New incontinence No New incontinence Is there …
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… the hormones insulin and glucagon . These two hormones control how your body uses the sugar found in the food you … is blocked or injured, these enzymes can leak out and cause pain and swelling. This may happen suddenly or over many … The main symptom of pancreatitis is medium to severe pain in the upper belly. Pain may also spread to the middle …
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… cleaner. Toothaches Sometimes you may have tooth pain when you touch a tooth or when you eat or drink foods … of or around the tooth ( abscess ). A red, swollen, painful bump may be found near or on the side of the sore … medicines can cause bleeding and can make it harder to control bleeding. Yes Takes medicine that affects blood's …
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… had a minor injury to a finger, hand, or wrist that caused pain or swelling. Most of the time our body movements don't … jerk, jam, or bend a limb in a way that isn't normal. Pain may be sudden and severe. Bruising and swelling may … hour. Any event that causes severe bleeding that you cannot control. Any event forceful enough to badly break a large …
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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 … hour. Any event that causes severe bleeding that you cannot control. Any event forceful enough to badly break a large …
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… occur when you twist, jerk, jam, or bend a limb abnormally. Pain may be sudden and severe. Bruising and swelling may … you overdo or repeat an activity. Overuse injuries include: Pain and swelling of the sac of fluid that cushions and … hour. Any event that causes severe bleeding that you cannot control. Any event forceful enough to badly break a large …
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… twisting, jerking, jamming, or bending a limb abnormally. Pain may be sudden and severe. Bruising and swelling may … No Symptoms of shock Are you having trouble moving the leg? Pain and swelling can limit movement. Yes Difficulty moving … hour. Any event that causes severe bleeding that you cannot control. Any event forceful enough to badly break a large …
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… Initial symptoms include: Fever Weakness Fatigue Muscle pain Severe headache Rash Abdominal pain Vomiting Diarrhea Sore throat Redness of the eyes How … if an employee has Ebola, see: BC Centre for Disease Control: Clinical Resources/Ebola Government of Canada: …
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… you are infected. Primary stage During the primary stage, a painless sore can develop anywhere on your body that came … confirmed that the treatment was effective. Will my birth control pills work if I am taking antibiotics? There is very … that antibiotics reduce how well hormonal forms of birth control work. Examples of hormonal birth control include the …