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… this amount of bleeding may be alarming, many times the injury is not severe and the bleeding will stop with … When emergency treatment is necessary If a cut from a head injury is deep enough to have penetrated the skull, … sunken areas, visible bone fragments, or exposed brain. The injury involves the eye. A cut is deep enough to pierce the …
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… is a shoulder SLAP tear? A SLAP tear is a specific kind of injury to your shoulder. To help make your shoulder more … the part of the labrum that is injured, or torn, in a SLAP injury . What causes it? A shoulder SLAP tear is when the labrum frays or tears because of an injury. You may get a SLAP tear if you: Fall on your …
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… of genital herpes, it is important to follow safe sex practices to reduce the risk of giving herpes to your … of the face/tongue/throat) severe dizziness trouble breathing This is not a complete list of possible side … hormonal changes (such as pregnancy, menstrual period), injury/surgery on the mouth (such as dental work), …
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… from passing the virus to others. Do not share needles, and practice "safer sex" (including the use of latex condoms) to … of the face/tongue/throat) severe dizziness trouble breathing This is not a complete list of possible side … and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 9-1-1 . Otherwise, call a poison control …
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… or failure to protect you from the flu. If you have breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive … of unusual behavior, including confusion, agitation, self-injury. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is … of unusual behavior, including confusion, agitation, self-injury. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is …
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… sickness symptoms. Acupressure is based on Eastern medicine practices used to open up blocked energy pathways in the … sickness symptoms. Acupressure is based on Eastern medicine practices used to open up blocked energy pathways in the …
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… or rough treatment, even if it does not result in an injury Emotional abuse includes name calling, intimidation, … may include sleeping difficulties, stomach problems, or breathing problems. A neglected older adult may be severely …
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… an avulsion fracture? An avulsion fracture occurs when an injury causes a ligament or tendon to break off (avulse) a … The ligament or tendon also may be damaged. This type of injury can happen in the hip, ankle, knee, heel, elbow, or … cause any problems, such as pain or discomfort, after the injury heals. You may need surgery if the bone fragment is …
