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… Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation (RICE) On this page: Overview Overview As soon as … Wrap the injured or sore area with an elastic bandage (such as an Ace wrap) to help decrease swelling. Don't … Hip Injuries, Age 11 and Younger Hip Problems, Age 12 and Older Leg Injuries Patellar Tracking Disorder Shoulder …
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… Kawasaki Disease On this page: … The disease is most common in children younger than age 5. It does not spread from child to child (is not … or Chills, Age 11 and Younger Fever or Chills, Age 12 and Older Pediatric Preparation for Medical Tests Rash, Age 11 …
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… Appendicitis On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … cause problems. Appendicitis is most common in people ages 10 to 30, but it can happen at any age. With treatment, … Pain, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Current as of: November 30, 2022 Author: …
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… with your wisdom teeth, especially if you're already older than 30. Wisdom teeth that are healthy and come in … can be hard to clean. Sometimes a cyst can form that can damage the bone or roots . Most problems with wisdom teeth … your jaw. This is called trismus . Slow-healing gums. Damage to dental work, such as crowns or bridges, or to roots …
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… without treatment. But others may develop severe liver damage. If this happens, you may need a liver transplant. … Side effects of NRTIs may include: Fever. Sore throat. Diarrhea. Headaches. Fatigue. Weakness. Dizziness. Stomach … liver. It can take a while to develop that, and since I'm older, it could be years away. I think I'll just keep an eye …
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… of the eye. So you may still need reading glasses after age 40. Laser surgery can cost a lot. It is rarely covered … can cause eye problems, such as eye infections and damage to the cornea. It may bother you to wear glasses all the … vision, could you still need reading glasses when you get older? True That's true. This surgery doesn't affect the …
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… Medicines That Can Cause Constipation On this page: Overview Overview Many prescription … to take the medicine. Constipation, Age 12 and Older Pregnancy: Changes in Bowel Habits Current as …
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… Presbyopia On this page: … Presbyopia is the normal worsening of vision with age, especially near vision. As you approach middle age, the … it? Presbyopia is a natural part of aging. As you grow older, the lenses in your eyes thicken. They lose their …
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… Boosting Your Metabolism On this page: Overview Overview How is it that two people of the same age, gender, and height can eat the same foods and be … of several reasons why most people gain weight as they get older. But here's the good news—your metabolism and weight …
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… safe requires careful attention. Children of different ages and activity levels require different safety … Babies and toddlers require constant supervision. Older children need clear boundaries and firm rules to help … injuries in children: Problems to watch for Head injury: Age 3 and younger Hip injuries: Age 11 and younger Child …