- Physical abuse
Symptoms of physical abuse include broken bones or fractures, sprains, bruises, burns, black eyes, and more.
- Cellulitis
Cellulitis, a bacterial infection of the skin, causes red, tender skin that is usually swollen and warm.
- Abscess
A skin abscess, or boil, is a swollen, painful, red and warm lump of skin that may rupture and drain pus.
- Cervical (neck) spondylosis
Cervical spondylosis is arthritis of the neck pain and stiffness the neck, shoulder, arm, or chest.
- Cervical (neck) spinal stenosis
Cervical spinal stenosis is a spinal condition causing pain, weakness, or numbness in the arms, legs, or neck.
- Median nerve injury
The median nerve, which runs through the arm and hand, can cause swelling pain and numbness if injured.
- Ulnar nerve injury
Damage to the ulnar nerve causes swelling, pain and numbness in the forearm, hand, and ring and little fingers.
- Falls or injury
Falls are common and can lead to bumps, bruises, cuts, sprains, concussions, and fractures.
- Child abuse
The signs and symptoms of child abuse include bruises, burns, bleeding, fearful behavior, bedwetting and more.
- Burn (heat or fire)
Burns caused by heat are called thermal burns and can cause pain swelling, skin changes, blisters and more.
- Chemical burns
A chemical burn can cause symptoms ranging from burning and blisters to pain and shortness of breath.