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Are there any adverse health affects caused by chewing your fingernails?
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∙ 16y ago
Paronychia is the most common hand infection seen in the United States. It is most often caused by nail biting. It is most often caused by either the Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. The first symptoms may include redness, swelling, or warmth in the skin surrounding the affected nail. It could even become serious enough to need antibiotics or to have a portion of the nail removed.
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What are mouth sores caused by?
Mouth sores are caused by Chewing Tobacco.
What caused your fingernails to turn orange?
Betacarotene found in fruits and vegetables can cause fingernails to turn orange when taken in high quantities.
Is mouth cancer caused by smoking?
Yes. and it can also be caused by tobacco chewing
Why are your fingernails splitting?
Weak fingernails is usually caused from the elements, having them in water to often. Taking a biotin supplement can help, and massaging fingernails daily with sunflower oil, olive oil or almond oil.
What are example sentences for the word adverse?
There were adverse effects of temperature of people. This is a sentence containing the word adverse.
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Iatrogenic is any adverse condition caused by a doctor
What are sores caused by chewing tobacco?
sores caused by smoking could be signs of cancer! if you have these you should consult your doctor!
What kind of diseases can be caused by dirty fingernails?
Most likely a Sepsis or Blood Poisoning. You should see a Doctor.
What causes white unraised horizontal lines on fingernails?
The white area in fingernails and hair are caused by air. That's why snow is white and not blue. Little bumps and bruises that are done to the bed of the nail cause these imperfections.
What were the side affects caused by the black death?
many colds and flus
What is a disorder caused by a physical illness that affects the brain?
Organic Disorders.
What s the name of the disease caused by alcohol that affects the liver?
cirrhosis
