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| Backache | Backache is a pain or stiffness that may be caused by physical exertion. It can also occur for apparently no reason at all. |
| Bee Sting | Depending on the victim's sensitivity, the reaction to the sting of a bee, wasp, or yellow jacket may vary from a small area of redness that swells and itches to a life-threatening allergic reac |
| Bites, Insect | Reaction to an insect bite (from a bee, wasp, flea, or mosquito) may range from a temporary localized area of redness, swelling, or itching to a generalized severe reaction that requires immedia |
| Bunion | A bunion is a small sac of fibrous tissue that forms on the base of the big toe. |
| Burn | A burn is tissue damage caused by agents such as heat, chemicals, electricity, sunlight, or radiation. |
| Canker Sore | A canker sore is an ulceration that occurs primarily on the mouth or lips. |
| Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome occurs when repetitive motion inflames the tissue surrounding a nerve in the wrist. |
| Chronic Pain | Pain persisting for several months can be classified as chronic pain. |
| Corn | A corn is an area of hardened or thickened skin on or between the toes. |
| Dentures, Slipping | Slipping dentures are caused by improper fit. |
| Diaper Rash | An area of raw, painful skin around the anus of babies, diaper rash may be caused by contact with stool or urine-soaked diapers. |
| Flu | Flu is a viral infection that affects the upper respiratory tract. |
| Headache | A tension headache is the result of decreased blood flow to the brain. |
| Infection | An infection is the disease caused by the invasion of a bacteria or virus. |
| Inflammation | Inflammation is a sign the body is responding to injury. It may involve pain, heat, redness, or swelling. |
| Menstrual Cramps | Menstrual cramps involve pain that may accompany the first several days of menstruation. |
| Muscle Cramps | Painful spasms that usually occur in the legs, muscle cramps occur when muscles contract but do not relax. |
| Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, and Poison Sumac | Poison ivy, oak and sumac contain a chemical called uroshiol oil on the surfaces of their leaves. When uroshiol comes in contact with the skin, a severe inflammatory response may occur. |
| Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) | PMS is a group of symptoms that may occur in women in the days prior to the onset of their period. |
| Sinusitis | Sinusitis is the inflammation of one or more sinus cavities. |
| Sore Muscles | A buildup of lactic acid in the muscles causes sore muscles. Lactic acid accumulates when exercise is too severe or too long or when either the warm-up or cool-down period is insufficient. |
| Sore Throat | A sore throat is pain in the back of the mouth commonly caused by a bacterial or viral infection. |
| Sprain | When a joint is forced beyond its normal range of motion, ligaments can tear or stretch. |
| Swimmer's Ear | Swimmers' ear is the irritation of the outer ear canal. The name is derived from the fact the condition can be caused by swimming in polluted water. |
| Teething | Teething occurs when a baby's new teeth cut through the gums. |
| Ulcer, Gastric | A gastric ulcer is a break in the protective membranes (mucosa) that line the stomach. |
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