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… Colon Polyps On this page: … risk? You are more likely to have colon polyps if you: Are older. Risk increases with age. Have people in your family … bowel habits. A change in bowel habits includes diarrhea, constipation, using the toilet more often or less often than …
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… Ear Canal Problems (Swimmer's Ear) On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … dirt, or other debris gets into the ear canal. This can damage the protective layer of the ear canal, which may lead to … But not many people get this infection. It's mainly seen in older adults who also have diabetes , people who have HIV , …
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… Weakness and Fatigue On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … 3 years or younger 4 to 11 years 4 to 11 years 12 years or older 12 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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… Cervical Cancer Screening On this page: Overview Overview The … program in your area. If you have a cervix and are at average risk for cervical cancer, here are some screening … group, screening is recommended every 3 years. Women 70 and older If you are in this age group and have had 3 negative …
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… Facial Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … be less severe than similar facial injuries that occur in older children or adults. Young children are less likely to … and how bad it is. How long ago the injury occurred. Your age, health condition, and other activities, such as work, …
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… Helping Children During Immunizations On this page: Overview Overview Helping your … during and after the shot. Breastfeed. Wrap your older baby snugly in a blanket, offer a pacifier, or hold … your older child or teen feel better When your school-age child or teen needs immunizations, talk with them about …
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… Objects in the Ear On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … bodies) inserted into the ear usually do not cause much damage. But objects that are inserted with force can damage 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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… Suicidal Thoughts or Threats On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … Suicide is a leading cause of death for people in most age groups. But often people who seriously consider suicide … adults, they may include a recent job loss or divorce. In older adults, they may include the recent death of a partner …
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… Cold Temperature Exposure On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … return quickly when you get warm. No permanent tissue damage occurs. Frostbite is freezing of the skin and the … symptoms of hypothermia include shivering (in adults and older children); clumsy movements; apathy (lack of concern); …
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… Functional Ovarian Cysts On this page: What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What … cyst. Check your symptoms Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding Female Genital Problems and … doctor if you can take an over-the-counter medicine. Avoid constipation. Make sure you drink enough fluids and include …
