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Signs My Piercing Is Infected

July 19, 2023

How do you know if your piercing is infected? Learn the signs of piercing infection and when you need antibiotics for an infected piercing.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: New Here - Living and Wellness
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Fussy Baby? Here’s How to Help Relieve Teething Pain

November 22, 2023

Teething pain is part of being a baby, but it can be challenging for families to deal with. Here's how to ease your child's discomfort when baby teeth appear.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics

Tagged with: Discovery
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Fran’s Story: Living With and Managing Chronic Pain

July 12, 2023

Fran, who has lived with constant abdominal pain for more than eight years, found help at UPMC Pain Management.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: Affinity, Specialty
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What Is Cellulitis? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

August 11, 2022

Cellulitis is a common bacterial skin infection. Anyone can get it, and it can cause complications if left untreated. Learn more.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Infectious Diseases

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

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How to Prepare for Your Blood Donation

April 28, 2022

Blood donations are essential to helping patients survive everything from catastrophic injury to cancer treatment.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

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Preparing to Give Blood: Getting Ready for Your Donation

April 5, 2022

If you've never given blood before, you may have some questions. Here's what you need to know about the requirements and side effects of giving blood.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

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Bone and Joint Infections: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

September 6, 2021

Infections caused by bacteria and fungi can enter into your bones, causing pain and other symptoms. Learn about bone and joint infections.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Infectious Diseases

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

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How Do You Get Tetanus?

April 24, 2017

When you fall on the trail or cut your hand on a rusty swing set, no matter how minor the wound, you should act quickly to protect yourself from tetanus.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine

Categorized as: Safety

Tagged with: open wounds, safety, tetanus, tetanus shot, wound care
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How to Clean Your Belly Button and Prevent Infection

August 5, 2021

Did you know your belly button can harbor 67 different kinds of bacteria? Learn more about how you can clean and protect your belly button from infection.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Safety, Skin Care

Tagged with: belly button, bellybutton, clean, clean bellybutton, how to, infection, navel, piercing, skin