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Abrasions

An abrasion is a superficial rub or wearing off of the skin, usually caused by a scrape or a brush burn.

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Blocked Tear Duct (Dacryostenosis)

A blocked tear duct can be a relatively common ailment that affects as many as 6 percent of newborns.

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Carbon monoxide poisoning happens because of excess exposure to carbon monoxide (CO), a poisonous, colorless, tasteless, odorless gas that is produced from the incomplete burning of fuels that contain carbon.

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Cold

A cold is caused by a virus. More than 200 types of viruses can cause a cold.

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Conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye.

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Lead Poisoning

Lead poisoning occurs when lead — once a common ingredient in paint and still used in batteries, pipes, pottery, and some cosmetics — builds up in the body.

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Nosebleeds

Nosebleeds (epistaxis) are fairly common in children, especially in dry climates or during the winter months.

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Phimosis and Paraphimosis

Phimosis is a constriction of the opening of the foreskin so that it cannot be drawn back over the tip of the penis. Paraphimosis occurs when the foreskin is retracted...

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Reye Syndrome

Reye syndrome is a rare condition that affects the normal chemical balance in the body, resulting in potential damage to all organs, but primarily the brain and liver.

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Small Cuts and Scrapes

Most cuts and scrapes are minor injuries that can be treated at home.

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Speech, Language, and Hearing Development Problems

The most common cause of speech delay in children is the persistence of fluid behind the eardrum and the associated hearing loss.

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Splinters

Splinters are sharp slivers of wood, glass, or other debris that is lodged underneath the skin.

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