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… available. Do not press on an injured eye. If you need to press on the neck or … available. Do not press on an injured eye. If you need to press on the neck or …
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… swelling may start soon after the injury. Acute injuries include: A cut or puncture to your face or inside your … often occurs with even a minor injury. But a cut or puncture is likely to occur when a jaw …
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… whether bleeding has stopped. If blood soaks through the cloth, apply another one without … whether bleeding has stopped. If blood soaks through the cloth, apply another one without …
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… (heart) : paler than normal skin colour/blue colour, weak pulse, passing out, … (heart) : paler than normal skin colour/blue colour, weak pulse, passing out, …
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… nose. Spraying the nose with a decongestant nasal spray like oxymetazoline (Afrin) before … Put a thin layer of a saline- or water-based nasal gel, such as NasoGel, or an antiseptic nasal cream inside your nose. Do not blow your …
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… control pills, vaginal rings, skin patches, injections, or an IUD that contains hormones. … control pills, vaginal rings, skin patches, injections, or an IUD that contains hormones. …
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Overview Minor cuts on the head often bleed heavily because the face and scalp have many blood vessels close to the surface of the skin. Although this amount of bleeding may be alarming, many times …
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… menstrual bleeding can lead to low levels of iron in the blood. This condition is known as iron deficiency anemia. You can help prevent anemia by increasing the amount of iron in your diet. Explore more Getting Enough …
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… pressure. Put a thin layer of nasal gel or cream inside your nose. Use petroleum jelly or … pressure. Put a thin layer of nasal gel or cream inside your nose. Use petroleum jelly or …
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… thinner can increase your risk of bleeding problems. If you take a blood thinner, watch for signs of abnormal bleeding. If you are … doctor or nurse advice line if you have any problems. Related Information Anticoagulants …