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… Rectal Problems Caused by Abuse On this page: Overview Overview Signs of abuse may not be apparent … chlamydia , syphilis , or HIV . Rectal problems, including constipation, pain, leaking of stool, or anal injury, may be … chlamydia , syphilis , or HIV . Rectal problems, including constipation, pain, leaking of stool, or anal injury, may be …
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… Lyme Disease On this page: Prevention Symptoms When to Call a … Symptoms The symptoms of Lyme disease depend on the stage of the disease. You may first notice symptoms weeks to … Fatigue Syndrome Osteoarthritis Rash, Age 11 and Younger Rash, Age 12 and Older Rheumatoid Arthritis …
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… Attack and Stroke in Women: Reducing Your Risk On this page: Overview Overview Heart … than men die from strokes every year. But women of all ages can help reduce their risk of heart disease, heart … migraines with aura, have been linked with stroke in women younger than 55. Heart disease risk factors for both women …
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… Hyperthyroidism On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What … bones, and cholesterol. Hyperthyroidism can occur at any age but rarely affects children. It affects women more often … time you are being treated for Graves' disease, if you are younger than 50, or if your thyroid gland is only swollen a …
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… Osteoarthritis On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk … is the type of arthritis that many people get as they age. It can happen at any age, but it is most common in … Hip resurfacing surgery. This is most often done in younger, more active people who have pain and disability …
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… child. Experts say not to give decongestants to children younger than 6 years. In rare cases, fluid buildup that … adenoids can help air and fluid move through the nasal passages more easily and prevent future fluid buildup. In rare … surgery: Can help air and fluid move through the nasal passages more easily and prevent future fluid buildup in the …
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… Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Genetic Testing On this page: Overview About the Test Deciding About Testing Genetic … more likely to have lung diseases and will get them at a younger-than-normal age (30 to 40 years old). Some types of abnormal AAT can …
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… Weight-Loss Medicines On this page: About This Medicine … have side effects like nausea, vomiting, headaches, and constipation. Some medicines are more likely to cause side … have side effects like nausea, vomiting, headaches, and constipation. Some medicines are more likely to cause side …
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… Toe, Foot, and Ankle Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … because they lose muscle mass and bone strength as they age. They also have more problems with vision and balance. … ruptured tendons in your heel ( Achilles tendon ). Children ages 8 to 14 may have a condition known as Sever's disease. …
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… your skin from UV radiation, it can't prevent skin damage if you are exposed to the sun's rays for long periods of … and tanning booths. Like the sun, they can cause skin damage and increase the risk of skin cancer. A child's skin is … than an adult's skin and is more easily burned. Keep babies younger than 12 months out of the sun. Do not use sunscreen …