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… difficult to pass. Some parents are overly concerned about how often their child has bowel movements. That's because they've been taught that a healthy child has a bowel … or been pushed too fast. Struggling with parents for control may cause a child to hold stools back as long as …
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… or another. Most of the time, our body movements don't cause problems. But sometimes symptoms may occur from everyday … in the groin area? Yes Groin problem No Groin problem How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 … exercises start with range-of-motion exercises. These are controlled stretches that prevent stiffness and tendon …
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… sweating, or exercise. Not drinking enough fluids can cause muscle cramps. You may feel faint. Usually your body can … don't work well. Choose not to drink because they can't control their bladders ( incontinence ). Have physical … Yes Concern about dehydration No Concern about dehydration How old are you? Less than 3 months Less than 3 months 3 …
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… passing fewer stools. Some people are overly concerned with how often they have bowel movements. That's because they've been taught that a healthy person has a bowel … through the anus . It should stop when the constipation is controlled. Constipation can also mean the slow movement of …
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… or from indoor tanning can harm your skin. It can cause problems right away as well as problems that may develop … premature wrinkling or brown spots. Your skin type affects how easily you get sunburned. People with white or freckled … Nausea and vomiting. Heatstroke occurs when the body can't control its own temperature and body temperature continues …
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… health problem, especially if bruising is minimal or only shows up once in a while. Older adults often bruise easily … But they are different than the tiny, flat, red spots or birthmarks (hemangiomas) that are on the skin all the time. … medicines can cause bleeding and can make it harder to control bleeding. Yes Medicine may be causing bruises No …
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… people have hip replacement only when they can no longer control pain with medicine and other treatments and when the … than half last for 25 years or more. But this can depend on how much stress you put on the joint and how well your new … But there is not a lot of medical research to support the use of acupuncture for hip arthritis. Natural health …
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… may make the skin become thickened and white. Common causes of rectal itching include: Poor cleaning of the area … the irritation of bowel movements. Repeated cleaning or showering will remove these oils. It can lead to a cycle of … help find the cause of the itching. Try antihistamines to control itching. Scratching leads to more itching. Taking an …
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… easier to treat.A large study of prostate cancer screening showed that PSA testing may prevent a small number of deaths … from prostate cancer. A high PSA level can have many causes, including an enlarged prostate, an infection, or, less … from prostate cancer. Right now I'm focusing my efforts on controlling my blood pressure and cholesterol because I know …
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… Symptoms Overview A puncture wound is a forceful injury caused by a sharp, pointed object that goes into the skin. A … narrower than cuts. Yes Puncture wound No Puncture wound How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 … soak through a few bandages, but it is not fast or out of control. With mild bleeding , any of these may be true: The …