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Most life-threatening emergencies are easy to recognize. You would not overlook major bleeding, breathing that stops, a seizure or a coma. You would call 911 for help. If you suspected poisoning, you ...

Ear wax protects the lining of the ear canal and has germ-killing properties. If the earwax is removed, the ear canals become itchy. Do not use cotton swabs (Q-tips) in your child's ear. Call Your ...

Contact dermatitis is a common cause of a rash in one area. This is especially true of a small rash that will not go away. Contact dermatitis usually starts as raised red spots. It can change to ...

Yellow or green discharge (pus) in the eye The eyelids are stuck (matted) together with pus after sleep After being wiped away, the pus comes back during the day Often caused by a bacterial eye ...

Forcing a struggling child to take any medicine can lead to vomiting or choking. Using a better technique can sometimes get rid of the child's resistance. Doctors can sometimes replace a bad-tasting ...

Injuries to the lips and mouth Includes inner cheeks and the roof of the mouth (hard and soft palate) Front of the mouth includes the tongue. Also, includes the flap under the upper lip (frenulum).

Stuffy or plugged up feeling in the ear Crackling or popping noise in the ear Hearing is often muffled No ear pain, except with air-travel type Rare complaint before age 4 or 5 years ...

Pain or discomfort in the back, side or front of the neck Stiff neck (limited movement) is also common Minor muscle strain from overuse and neck injury are included Pain in the front of the neck often ...

Late or missed menstrual period Late period: 5 or more days late compared to normal menstrual cycle Missed period: no menstrual flow for more than 6 weeks Teen not using any birth control that stops ...

Vomiting and diarrhea occur together Vomiting is the forceful emptying (throwing up) of what is in the stomach It's normal for nausea (upset stomach) to come before each bout of vomiting Diarrhea ...

An injury to the groin from falling on an object that is being straddled. Examples are playground equipment, crossbars of a bike, or a fence. Girls usually get a bruise or small cut of the outer labia ...