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… Nosebleeds On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … down the back of the throat. This type occurs more often in older adults because of other health problems they may have. … 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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… Stories About Choosing Birth Control Methods On this page: Overview Overview Choosing the … birth control method you choose. Barrier methods Jennifer, age 25, and Ben, age 30: Ben and I are pretty involved, so … us get pregnant. Combination of methods Deena, age 26: My older sister gave me lots of advice about birth control …
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… Swallowed or Inhaled Objects On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … children who are younger than 3 years and in adults who are older than age 50. When you breathe in (inhale) a substance, coughing …
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… Diaper Rash 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 … 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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… Health Risks On this page: Overview Overview Many things can affect how your body … and what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health …
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… Finger, Hand, and Wrist Problems, Non-Injury On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … common because of decreased blood flow to the hands or damage to nerves of the hand . Pregnancy may cause redness, … old are you? Less than 5 years Less than 5 years 5 years or older 5 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male …
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… Groin Problems and Injuries 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 … 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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… Skin Changes On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … 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 … 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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… Burns and Electric Shock On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … from hot liquids are the most common burns to children and older adults. Cold temperature burns are caused by skin … and cause of the burn; the affected body area; and the age and health of the burn victim. Any other injuries that …
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… Healthy Eating for Children On this page: Health Tools Changing Your Family's … full, they stop eating. Things get more complicated at age 2 or 3, when children begin to prefer the tastes of … 1 Aim for 2 hours or less a day for children 5 years and older. footnote 2 And it's best for children younger than 2 …