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… Malaria On this page: What is malaria? … may also cause more serious problems. These include damage to the heart, lungs, kidneys, or brain. It can even be … with 10% or less DEET is safe to use with children older than 6 months. Read and follow all instructions on the …
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… Preparing Your Child for the Hospital On this page: Overview Overview If your child is … that your child is better off not knowing. Use simple language that fits the child's age. Remember that too many … They may be worried and afraid too. Give them things to do. Older siblings may be able to make the child feel more …
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… on his or her hands to prevent scratching. Or use light bandages over open blisters. Wash the child's hands often. … Lidocaine. Pramoxine. Rash, Age 11 and Younger Rash, Age 12 and Older Skin Changes Current as of: October 31, 2022 …
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… Rotator Cuff Disorders On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … shoulder . Rotator cuff disorders include: Irritation or damage to the tendons (tendinopathy, sometimes called … like lifting a suitcase can cause a rotator cuff tear in an older adult or someone whose shoulder is already damaged. …
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… work to resuscitate people, or "bring them back." And the older and sicker you are, the less likely it is to work. If CPR does work, you may have brain damage that affects your ability to talk, recognize loved ones, … revived (resuscitated) when your illness reaches its last stages and your heart and breathing stop. CPR If you choose to …
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… Achilles Tendon Tear On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … cause pain and sudden loss of strength and movement. Middle-aged adults doing sports activities are more likely to get this kind of injury. Tears also happen in older adults. What causes it? An Achilles tendon tear is …
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… Sjögren's Syndrome On this page: … moisture for the body, such as tears and saliva . The damage keeps the glands from working the way they should and … Rheumatoid Arthritis Sleep Problems, Age 12 and Older Thrush Current as of: February 27, 2023 …
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… Tongue-Tie On this page: … your child's mouth and ask about his or her symptoms. In an older child or adult, the doctor may check the shape and … tongue-tie treated? If your baby is younger than 1 year of age and has problems with feeding, the doctor may do a …
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… Osteoporosis Screening On this page: Overview Overview If you … men Osteoporosis Canada recommends that all women and men age 65 and older routinely have a bone density test to check for …
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… Sick Sinus Syndrome On this page: Overview Overview Sick sinus … reasons. It most commonly results from the effect of age on the sinus node. As we get older, scarring of the sinus node can occur and, in some …
