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… can also mean pain that comes and goes even if it's severe when it's there. Mild pain (1 to 4) : You notice the pain, … symptoms usually occur within 2 hours, in rare cases the time frame can vary up to several hours after exposure. Do … Snake Antivenom Snakebite: Symptoms of a Pit Viper Bite Using Cold and Heat Therapies Preparing For Your Appointment …
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… wounds from household items, work items, or yard tools or when operating machinery. Most puncture wounds are minor, … care. Call 9-1-1 or other emergency services now. Sometimes people don't want to call 9-1-1 . They may think that … it is small and you can see it. If you have a splinter, try using cellophane tape before using clean tweezers or a …
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… What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment … can do. Get vaccinated. These shots prevent germs from causing some of the diseases that can lead to meningitis. They … housing and are near an outbreak. Booster shots are sometimes needed. If you come in close contact with someone who …
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… not known to spread the virus. Hantavirus is mainly spread when deer mouse droppings, urine, saliva, or nesting … cases, it may be spread through small breaks in the skin when handling a wild mouse, or by mouse bites. You cannot … that may have mice. Campers and hikers can also be exposed when they use infested trail shelters or camp in other deer …
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… wrong and what can be done instead, discussing values, and using distraction, time-out, and natural and logical consequences. Using … use discipline in a positive way. Ignore annoying behaviour when possible. Ignore behaviour that will not harm your …
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… It is not unusual to have a problem with your mouth from time to time. A mouth problem can involve your gums, lips, … transmitted infection ). An infection is more serious when it causes rapid swelling of the tongue or throat and … fitting dentures rubbing against tissue or from smoking or using smokeless (spit) tobacco. Thrush . This is a common …
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… closing the eyes completely Double vision, especially when looking to the sides Pain when moving the eyes up and down and from side to side What happens when you have Graves' ophthalmopathy? Graves' ophthalmopathy …
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… can also mean pain that comes and goes even if it's severe when it's there. Mild pain (1 to 4) : You notice the pain, … to you a lot, and may have trouble sleeping but responds when you try to comfort him or her. Mild pain (1 to 4) : The … until help arrives. Keep the area raised if you can. Sometimes people don't want to call 9-1-1 . They may think that …
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… a minor problem with a finger, hand, or wrist. Most of the time our body movements don't cause problems. But sometimes … tenosynovitis . This can occur in the hand and wrist when tendons and the tendon covering (sheath) on the thumb … surgery in the past month? If a cast, splint, or brace is causing the problem, follow the instructions you got about how …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Everyone gets angry from time to time. Anger and arguments are normal parts of … emotional, or sexual abuse is not okay in any relationship. When it occurs between spouses or partners or in a dating … to kill themself? Threaten to kill you? Prevent you from using birth control or from protecting yourself from …