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… When to Have a Cholesterol Test On this page: Overview Overview … 40 or older. Your doctor may recommend this test if you are younger and have risk factors for heart disease. footnote 1 … doctor may suggest a cholesterol test based on your child's age or family history or a physical examination. You can ask …
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… disease: Caring for your ostomy Bowel obstruction Chronic constipation Constipation: Keeping your bowels healthy Diverticulosis …
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… Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia On this page: … Feel sick to your stomach and lose weight. Have diarrhea or constipation. If the level of vitamin B12 stays low for a … Feel sick to your stomach and lose weight. Have diarrhea or constipation. If the level of vitamin B12 stays low for a …
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… Influenza (Seasonal Flu) On this page: Condition Overview Cause Symptoms What Happens What … risk of problems from the flu, including: footnote 1 Adults age 65 and older. Adults and children who have long-term … go. Fever may be lower in older adults than in children and younger adults. When fever is high, other symptoms usually …
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… CPR Basics On this page: Overview Overview The Heart and … children who have reached puberty Young children until the age of puberty Babies younger than 1 year When to call for emergency help Call …
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… File #69g) Starting solid foods At about 6 months of age, your baby needs more nutrients and is ready to start … Your toddler: Nutritious meals for picky eaters Food safety Younger children are at a higher risk of foodborne illness … be limited or avoided: Safe Food Handling for Children Ages 5 and Under (PDF, 511KB, Government of Canada ) …
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… Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years On this page: Overview Health Tools Healthy Habits for Preventing … injuries are one of the leading causes of death in children younger than age 5. Keep asking yourself the following questions to help …
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… Leg Problems, Non-Injury On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … leg problems. That's because they lose muscle mass as they age. Children may have leg problems for the same reasons as … Back Problems and Injuries Hip Problems, Age 11 and Younger Hip Problems, Age 12 and Older Knee Problems and …
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… Parkinson's Disease On this page: Cause Symptoms What Happens When to … body. It can lead to problems like trouble swallowing or constipation. Some people with Parkinson's have depression. … to your medicine changes. Any other symptoms occur, such as constipation, sexual problems, or incontinence. You have …
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… Anal Fissure On this page: … Do not put soaps, salts, or shampoos in the water. Avoid constipation: Include fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole … Do not put soaps, salts, or shampoos in the water. Avoid constipation: Include fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole …
