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  • Nosebleeds

    Article
    04/20/07, Healthwise

    Most nosebleeds are not serious and can be stopped with home treatment. Most nosebleeds occur in the front of the nose (anterior epistaxis) and involve only one nostril. Some blood may drain down the back of the nose into the throat. Many

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  • Nose Injuries

    Article
    04/20/07, Healthwise

    Nose injuries often occur during play, sports, accidents, fights, and falls. Pain, swelling, and bruising are common, even with minor injuries. Home treatment can usually help relieve your symptoms.

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  • Marine Stings and Scrapes

    Article
    09/24/07, Healthwise

    Walking on a beach or swimming in the ocean can be fun and relaxing. But just like any other activities, accidents can happen. This topic will help you determine the next steps to take if you have a jellyfish or Portuguese man-of-war sti

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  • Neck Problems and Injuries

    Article
    08/28/07, Healthwise

    Most people will have a minor neck problem at one time or another. Our body movements usually do not cause problems, but it's not surprising that symptoms develop from everyday wear and tear, overuse, or injury. Neck problems and injuries

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  • Broken Nose (Nasal Fracture)

    Article
    04/20/07, Healthwise

    You can break your nose during play, sports, accidents, fights, and falls. However, it may be hard to tell if your nose is broken. Swelling can make your nose look crooked even if it is not broken. When the swelling goes down after a few

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  • Arm Injuries

    Article
    07/28/08, Healthwise

    Minor arm injuries are common. Symptoms often develop from everyday wear and tear, overuse, or an injury. Arm injuries are often caused by:

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  • Bruises and Blood Spots Under the Skin

    Article
    05/08/07, Healthwise

    Bruises develop when small blood vessels under the skin tear or rupture, most often from a bump or fall. Blood leaks into tissues under the skin and causes the black-and-blue color. As bruises (contusions) heal, usually within 2 to 4 week

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  • Cuts

    Article
    06/10/08, Healthwise

    Cuts are open wounds through the skin. Normally the skin is under slight, constant tension as it covers the body. A cut is a forceful injury to the skin. Many people accidentally cut themselves with household or work items, yard tools, or

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  • Puncture Wounds

    Article
    06/10/08, Healthwise

    A puncture wound is a forceful injury caused by a sharp, pointed object that penetrates the skin. A puncture wound is usually narrower and deeper than a cut or scrape. Many people accidentally get puncture wounds with household or work

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  • Shoulder Problems and Injuries

    Article
    09/24/07, Healthwise

    Minor shoulder problems, such as sore muscles and aches and pains, are common. Shoulder problems develop from everyday wear and tear, overuse, or an injury. They can also be caused by the natural process of aging.

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