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Injuries and Wounds

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Adhesions

Abdominal surgery is the main cause of adhesions but not the only one. Learn about the signs, symptoms, and causes this type of scar tissue.
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Animal Bites

Wild animals might attack if they are threatened or acting protective. Attacks by pets are more common. Learn how to avoid both types of animal bites.
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Ankle Injuries and Disorders

Ankle injuries and ankle disorders can affect tendons and cartilage. Learn about different kinds of ankle problems including sprains and fractures.
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Arm Injuries and Disorders

Arm injuries and arm disorders can be caused by nerve problems, cancers, sprains, dislocations, Tendinitis and conditions such as Arthritis.
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Back Injuries

Back injuries can affect your range of motion. Common back injuries include sprains and strains, herniated discs and fractured vertebrae.
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Bed Bugs

Bed bugs - ugh! Also known as bedbugs, these critters bite and can make you itchy. Discover how to get rid of them, how to treat bites, and more.
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Bleeding

Bleeding is the loss of blood, inside or outside the body. A hemorrhage is severe bleeding. Learn about the causes of bleeding and how to treat it.
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Brachial Plexus Injuries

Brachial plexus injuries occur due to shoulder trauma, tumors, or inflammation. Some injuries heal without treatment, others need PT or surgery.
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Bruises

Learn about how bruises, or contusions, form. They happen when you get a blow or injury that breaks the small blood vessels under the skin.
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Burns

A burn is damage to your body's tissues caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, sunlight, or radiation. Read about the different types and treatments.
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Chest Injuries and Disorders

Your chest is packed with vital organs, like the esophagus, lungs, and heart. Learn about the different types of chest injuries and chest disorders.
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Child Abuse

Child abuse can have many forms. It can have long lasting emotional effects. Learn about child abuse.
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