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… Gradual Changes in Vision On this page: Overview Overview Vision changes … wavy. These symptoms have a variety of causes, including: Age-related changes. Distorted (blurred) vision can occur in … vessels of the head, neck, and eye. Vision problems in older adults Some of the common vision problems that occur …
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… Speech and Language Delays: Common Misconceptions On this page: Overview Overview Significant … of intimidation, stress, fear, or other problems. Having older siblings. Younger children may begin to talk slightly …
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… Scalp Problems On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … from 50 to 100 hairs a day. Hair gradually thins as people age. But not all people are affected to the same degree. … 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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… Diabetic Neuropathy On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms … the more likely you are to have nerve damage. Also, the older you get and the longer you have diabetes, the more … Symptoms may include: Frequent bloating, belching, constipation, heartburn, nausea and vomiting, and belly …
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… Chest Problems On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … Do not try to drive yourself. Since most of the damage to the heart muscle during a heart attack occurs in the … 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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… Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … years or younger 12 to 55 years 12 to 55 years 56 years or older 56 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male … organs of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This …
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… Giving Over-the-Counter Medicines to Children On this page: Get Started Get Started … if not taken the right way. Be sure to read the package instructions on OTC medicines carefully. Talk to your … much medicine to give your baby. For children 6 months and older, read and follow all instructions on the label. Don't …
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… Dizziness: Light-Headedness and Vertigo On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … your balance and fall. Dizziness can occur in people of any age. But it's more common among older adults. A fear of dizziness can cause older adults to …
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… Confusion, Memory Loss, and Altered Alertness On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … you parked your car or the name of an acquaintance. As you age, it may take you longer to remember things. Not all older adults have memory changes. But these changes can be a …
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… Biting On this page: Is it normal for a child to bite? Most children younger than age 3 bite someone else at least once. Most children stop … and act aggressively in other ways, especially if they are older than age 3, may have health problems or emotional …