boy with nephritis

NEPHRITIS - Is when your kidneys (which filter all the body fluids to make them clean) get inflamed and are not able to do what they are supposed to do. You need to get them working again as soon as possible. You will see a doctor to have some special tests done to find out why things aren't working properly. Medicine may be given to you or you may have to have dialysis. This is a special way to help your body clean your blood.

 
boy with nose bleed

NOSE BLEED - When blood comes out of your nose. This is another common occurrence which can happen when you are young or even when you are a grown-up. It can be caused from someone bumping your nose while playing or when your nose is dry or even when you pick your nose. To stop the nose bleed you or your parents should pinch your nostrils together for about 5 or 10 minutes (sometimes you may have to do this a couple of times) or place something cold (a cold cloth with ice) against the back of the neck or the forehead or the upper lip. This constricts the blood vessels to stop the bleeding.


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