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… Dehydration On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … condition. Dehydration can occur in anyone of any age. But it's most dangerous for babies, small children, and older adults. Dehydration in babies and small children …
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… Rectal Prolapse On this page: … to have a bowel movement. Rectal prolapse is most common in older female adults. It sometimes occurs in young children. … These include straining during bowel movements because of constipation. Tissue damage caused by surgery or childbirth, …
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… (Heimlich Manoeuvre) Nosebleeds Objects in the Eye Rash, Age 12 and Older Blisters Sprained Ankle: Using a Compression Wrap … Exposure Confusion, Memory Loss, and Altered Alertness Constipation, Age 11 and Younger Constipation, Age 12 and …
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… Poisoning On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … poisonings in children occur in those who are younger than age 6. Some children will swallow just about anything, … They always require medical care. Adults—especially older adults —are at risk for accidental and intentional …
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… Post-Operative Problems On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male … you having any problems with your bowel movements, such as constipation or diarrhea? Yes Bowel problems No Bowel …
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… Pregnancy-Related Problems On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … mild morning sickness or discomfort from heartburn or constipation. You can also use home treatment for sleep … are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male …
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… Breast Cancer Screening On this page: Overview Overview … mammograms are the best screening test for people at average risk of breast cancer. Guidelines for when to start … mammograms (every 2 to 3 years) are recommended. Age 75 and older: You may want to talk to your doctor about whether you …
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… Diverticulitis On this page: Cause What Increases Your Risk … chills, bloating, and gas. You may also have diarrhea or constipation. Symptoms can last from a few hours to several … 3 days. Check your symptoms Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Constipation, Age 12 and Older Diarrhea, Age 12 and …
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… Bowel Obstruction On this page: … cancer is most often the cause. Other causes are severe constipation from a hard mass of stool and narrowing of the … Pain, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Colorectal Cancer Common Types of Hernias Crohn's …
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… Laxatives On this page: Overview Overview A laxative is a … a bowel movement. Laxatives are used to relieve and prevent constipation, which occurs when it is difficult to have a … density ). Constipation, Age 12 and Older Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: …
