Blisters on the Tongue When Teething in Infants

If your baby is teething and has blisters on their tongue, it could be caused by one of several conditions. Fever or a skin rash may accompany blisters in a baby’s mouth if they have a virus. Blisters can also be the result of biting the tongue or salivary gland blockage.

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Gastritis and Infants

Vomiting or spitting up in infants is usually caused by reflux because of the immature structures of the digestive system. This generally resolves over time as the infant's ability to process and digest food develops.

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Caffeine & Constipation in a Breastfed Baby

Babies who are breastfed receive nutrients from their mother's milk. Sometimes, things included in the mother’s diet can be passed on to the baby. Such is the case with caffeine, which can lead to constipation in your baby. Caffeine is contained in many sodas, coffees, chocolates and teas.

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What Are Good Walking Shoes for a Tibial Tendon Tear?

The posterior tibial tendon is a cord that starts at the calf muscles, stretches behind the inside of the ankle and attaches to a bone in the middle of the foot named the navicular bone. The navicular bone plays an important role in forming the arch of the foot.

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Bloody Discharge After Exercise

Bloody discharge after exercise is abnormal. It is usually caused by the stress exerted on the body resulting in a hormonal imbalance. Diet, level of activity and body fat can also play a contributing role in the occurrence of a bloody discharge after exercise.

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Achiness in the Groin After Working Out Strenuously

Pain in the groin after working out strenuously can be due to a number of injuries to structures of the lower abdomen and pelvis. You may have strained a muscle tendon or ligament that passes through the pelvis. You may also be developing a hernia.

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