A laceration is a cut that goes all the way through the skin. A small cut can be cared for at home. A large cut requires immediate medical attention. If the cut is minor, a liquid bandage (liquid adhesive) can be used on the cut to close the wound and help stop bleeding. Using a […]
Bleeding is the loss of blood. Bleeding may be: Bleeding may occur: Considerations Get emergency medical help for severe bleeding. This is very important if you think there is internal bleeding. Internal bleeding can very quickly become life-threatening. Immediate medical care is needed. Serious injuries may cause heavy bleeding. Sometimes, minor injuries can bleed a lot. An example
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Shaken baby syndrome is a severe form of child abuse caused by violently shaking an infant or child. Considerations Shaken baby syndrome can occur from as little as 5 seconds of shaking. Shaken baby injuries most often occur in children younger than 2 years old, but may be seen in children up to 5 years
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Neglect and emotional abuse can cause a child with a lot of harm. It is often hard to see or prove this kind of abuse, so other people are less likely to help the child. When a child is being physically or sexually abused, emotional abuse is also often happening to the child. Symptoms EMOTIONAL ABUSE These are examples
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Child physical abuse is a serious problem. Here are some facts: Most children are abused at home or by someone they know. They often love this person, or are afraid of them, so they do not tell anyone. Child abuse can happen to a child of any race, religion, or economic status. Other types of child abuse are:
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A tooth abscess is a buildup of infected material (pus) in the center of a tooth. It is an infection caused by bacteria. Causes A tooth abscess may form if there is tooth decay. It may also occur when a tooth is broken, chipped, or injured in other ways. Openings in the tooth enamel allow bacteria
A subareolar abscess is an abscess, or growth, on the areolar gland. The areolar gland is located in the breast under or below the areola (coloured area around the nipple). Causes Subareolar abscess is caused by a blockage of the small glands or ducts below the skin of the areola. This blockage leads to infection of the
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A skin abscess is a buildup of pus in or on the skin. Causes Skin abscesses are common and affect people of all ages. They occur when an infection causes pus to collect in the skin. Skin abscesses may occur after developing: A bacterial infection (often staphylococcus) A minor wound or injury Boils Folliculitis (infection in
Retropharyngeal abscess is a collection of pus in the tissues in the back of the throat. It can be a life-threatening medical condition. Causes Retropharyngeal abscess most often affects children under age 5, but it can occur at any age. Infected material (pus) builds up in the space around the tissues at the back of
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Pyogenic liver abscess is a pus-filled area in the liver. Pyogenic means producing pus. Causes There are many possible causes of liver abscesses, including: Abdominal infection, such as appendicitis, diverticulitis, or a perforated bowel Infection in the blood Infection of the bile draining tubes Recent endoscopy of the bile draining tubes Trauma that damages the liver A number of common bacteria may
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