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… Frozen or Stuck Tongue or Other Body Part On this page: Overview Overview If you touch …
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… Frozen Shoulder On this page: What is frozen shoulder? Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) is … An X-ray may be done to see whether symptoms are from another condition such as arthritis or a broken bone. How is …
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… Tongue Problems On this page: Overview … tongue problem. Home treatment may be all that is needed. Other common causes of tongue problems include: Deep grooves … on the tongue are often normal, food particles can get stuck in the grooves, causing inflammation and tenderness. …
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… Tongue-Tie On this page: What is tongue-tie? Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) is a problem that is … It can run in families or may occur in babies who have other problems that affect the mouth or face, such as cleft …
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… Object Stuck in the Throat On this page: Overview Related … Sometimes after you swallow a pill it may feel like it "got stuck" or didn't go all the way down. This feeling usually … vomit can appear bright red or look like coffee grounds (partially digested blood) and usually comes from the …
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… Object Stuck in a Child's Airway On this page: Overview Overview An object can become stuck in the airway at any age but is most common in … blockage, with round foods being most frequent. Small parts of a toy, the eyes sewn on a doll, or buttons from …
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… Body Temperature On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done … or degrees Fahrenheit (°F). The standard in Canada and most other countries is degrees Celsius. In the United States, … to take the temperature. Place the thermometer under the tongue, just to one side of the centre. Ask the person to …
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… Treating a Black or Coated Tongue On this page: Overview Overview … treatment may be all that is needed for a black or coated tongue. Brush your tongue daily with a soft-bristled toothbrush and toothpaste or a solution of 1 part hydrogen peroxide to 2 parts water. Scrape the tongue …
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… How to Transport a Piece of Tongue On this page: Overview Overview Follow these steps to transport a piece of severed tongue. Wrap the piece of tongue in a clean cloth or sterile gauze, if available. Put …
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… Body Mechanics On this page: Overview … straight line. If this posture causes pain, you may have another condition such as a problem with a disc or bones in … straight line. If this posture causes pain, you may have another condition such as a problem with a disc or bones in …
