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… Domestic Abuse On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … intimate partners: Teens may experience dating abuse. Older adults can be targets of both domestic abuse and elder abuse. Domestic violence can happen to anyone, at any age. It doesn't matter what race or religion people are, …
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… Female Genital Problems and Injuries 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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… Finger, Hand, and Wrist Injuries On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … growth plate (physis). It needs to be checked by a doctor. Older adults are at higher risk for injuries and fractures. … because they lose muscle mass and bone strength as they age. They also have more problems with vision and balance, …
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… Physical Abuse On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … Violence can happen to anyone—children, teens, adults, older adults, or people with disabilities. You are not to … you need it. Talk to your local child or adult protective agency, the police, or a health professional, such as a …
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… Alcohol and Drug Use On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … shaky, and feeling anxious. Substance use disorder in older people may go unnoticed, since the signs may be … an active role in managing a health condition. Stress Management: Relaxing Your Mind and Body Check Your Symptoms Are …
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… Knee Problems and Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … bones inside the knee joint is covered by articular cartilage. It absorbs shock and provides a smooth, gliding surface … than others. Many jobs, sports and activities, getting older, or having a disease such as osteoporosis or arthritis …
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… Arm Problems, Non-Injury On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … tingling, weakness, or changes in temperature or colour. Older adults have a greater chance of having arm problems. That's because they lose muscle mass as they age. Children may have arm problems because they are usually …
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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 … in your bowel habits. A change in bowel habits includes diarrhea, constipation, using the toilet more often or less …
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… Body Piercing Problems 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 … (stomach) : nausea, pain or cramps, vomiting, diarrhea Cardiovascular (heart) : paler than normal skin …
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… Burns to the Eye On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … fumes get into the eye. Many substances won't cause damage if they are flushed out of the eye quickly. Acids (such … old are you? Less than 4 years Less than 4 years 4 years or older 4 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male …
