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Results 1 - 10 of 38 for burn
  1. Burns (National Library of Medicine)  
    A burn is damage to your body's tissues caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, sunlight, or radiation. Scalds from hot ... and gases are the most common causes of burns. Another kind is an inhalation injury, caused by ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/burns.html - Health Topics
  2. Electrical Injuries (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... one or both types. External injuries are skin burns. Internal injuries include damage to your organs, bones, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/electricalinjuries.html - Health Topics
  3. Radiation Exposure (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... as from a radiation emergency, can cause skin burns. It may also lead to acute radiation syndrome ( ... treating infections, preventing dehydration, and treating injuries and burns. Some people may need treatments that help the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/radiationexposure.html - Health Topics
  4. Pain (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... unpleasant feeling, such as a prick, tingle, sting, burn, or ache. Pain may be sharp or dull. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/pain.html - Health Topics
  5. Urinary Tract Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    The urinary system is the body's drainage system for removing wastes and extra water. It includes two kidneys, two ureters, a bladder, and a urethra. Urinary ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/urinarytractinfections.html - Health Topics
  6. Veterans and Military Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... hazards, such as contaminated water, chemicals, infections, and burn pits. Sometimes the health problems caused by exposures ... health care and benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. To ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/veteransandmilitaryhealth.html - Health Topics
  7. Inhalation Injuries (National Library of Medicine)  
    Inhalation injuries are acute injuries to your respiratory system and lungs. They can happen if you breathe in toxic substances, such as smoke (from fires), chemicals, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/inhalationinjuries.html - Health Topics
  8. Tetanus (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... from stepping on a nail, or through a burn. The infection causes painful tightening of the muscles, ... years. If you get a bad cut or burn, see your doctor - you may need a booster. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/tetanus.html - Health Topics
  9. Weight Control (National Library of Medicine)  
    Why is weight control important? If you are struggling with your weight, you are not alone. In the United States, more than 70 percent of adults are overweight ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/weightcontrol.html - Health Topics
  10. Wildfires (National Library of Medicine)  
    Wildfires are fires that burn out of control in a natural area, like a forest, grassland, or prairie. They often begin unnoticed. They spread quickly, ... don't take care of their campfire properly, burn debris, or are careless when getting rid of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/wildfires.html - Health Topics
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