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… or get pregnant while taking it. They may have a miscarriage, or their infant may be born with severe birth defects. … Because the medicine can cause birth defects or miscarriage, women need to avoid getting pregnant. If you are a … hoping that he will outgrow the acne as he gets a little older." — Hakim, age 38 3. What matters most to you? Your …
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… Pain Control at the End of Life On this page: Overview Overview Physical pain … symptoms may develop. Symptoms such as nausea, fatigue, constipation, or shortness of breath can be managed … symptoms may develop. Symptoms such as nausea, fatigue, constipation, or shortness of breath can be managed …
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… Tips for Parents of Children With Epilepsy On this page: Overview Overview If your child has … pads on cribs and beds, and use padded side rails on your older child's bed. But don't use sleep positioners, bumper … young child, do not leave him or her alone in the bathtub. Older children with epilepsy should take showers instead of …
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… Caregiving: Overview of Personal Care On this page: Overview Overview Helping someone … someone in bed Personal care and grooming Dental care for older adults Hair washing and care Shaving Caring for … Support for Caregivers Diabetes: Caregiving for an Older Adult Heart Failure: Tips for Caregivers HIV: Tips for …
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… Your Toddler: Safe Ways to Explore On this page: Overview Overview The typical … develop physical skills. At the same time, you can encourage and watch your child's development. Be physically … safety issues become very important. At about 18 months of age, toddlers just start to understand cause and effect and …
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… Allergy Shots for Asthma On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect After Treatment Why … younger than 2 should not have allergy shots. Children ages 3 to 4 may find it hard to receive many shots over a … about whether allergy shots are suitable for your child. Older adults may be taking medicines or have other medical …
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… Laminectomy for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … to relieve pressure on the spinal nerve roots caused by age-related changes in the spine. It also is done to treat … These complications may be more serious in an older adult. Possible complications include: Problems from …
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… Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early On this page: Overview Screening, Birth to 23 Months Screening, 2 to … more likely it is that it can be cured or successfully managed. When you treat a disease early, you may be able to … and how often you get screening tests may depend on your age, your sex, your health status, and your risk factors. In …
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… surgery. Don't have your hip replaced. Continue to manage your joint pain and other symptoms with other … to your doctor. Key points to remember Most people can manage osteoarthritis pain with medicine, exercise, … attack within 3 months after surgery. footnote 5 If you are older or have other health problems, your risk may be …
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… can be life-threatening. They are more likely to occur in older people or people who have health conditions that raise … reaction to the dye used to see the arteries. Kidney damage related to the dye. Bleeding or bruising where the … about whether your risk of a problem is higher than average. Radiation risk There is always a slight risk of damage