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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 … were killed in a car wreck, I became the guardian of my younger brothers and sisters. I'm now working and finishing …
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… Foodborne Illness and Safe Food Handling On this page: Cause Prevention Symptoms What Happens … stomach cramps. Some foodborne illness can cause a high fever and blood in your stool. If you vomit or have diarrhea … Dehydration Diarrhea, Age 11 and Younger Diarrhea, Age 12 and Older E. Coli Infection From …
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… Lyme Disease On this page: Prevention Symptoms When to Call a … flu-like symptoms, such as fatigue, headache, stiff neck, fever, chills, or body aches. You feel very tired or have joint …
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… Body Piercing Problems On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … No Symptoms of infection Do you think you may have a fever? Yes Possible fever No Possible fever Are there red … be infected. Symptoms of an infection may include fever and chills, increased pain, swelling, warmth or redness, or pus …
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… Tendon Problems Achilles Tendon Tear Acute Flaccid Myelitis Age-Related Foot Changes Anabolic Steroids Ankle Sprain … Disorders (TMDs) Aspiration of the Bursa Aspirin for Pain, Fever, and Inflammation Assistive Devices and Orthotics … and Mallet Toes Hamstring Muscles Head Injury, Age 3 and Younger Head Injury, Age 4 and Older Healthy Habits to …
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… Bruises and Blood Spots Under the Skin On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … hardware in affected area Do you think you may have a fever? Yes Possible fever No Possible fever Do you have any … (to the point where it's hard for you to function). Shaking chills. Symptoms of serious illness in a baby may include …
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… Thumb-Sucking On this page: Is … . Little by little, most children stop on their own at age 3 to 6 years. Why do babies suck their thumbs? Babies … thumb-sucking cause any problems? Thumb-sucking in children younger than 4 is usually not a problem. Children who suck …
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… Colic On this page: What To Expect Home Treatment When To … pull up their legs to their stomach. Vomiting, diarrhea, fever, or blood or mucus in the stool is not a symptom of … your crying baby needs, see the topic Crying, Age 3 and Younger . Burp your baby , especially if you suspect …
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… Breast Cancer: Should I Have Chemotherapy for Early-Stage Breast Cancer? Decision Point You may want to have a say … them. Breast Cancer: Should I Have Chemotherapy for Early-Stage Breast Cancer? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your … recommend chemotherapy ("chemo") after surgery if: You are younger than 35. Women younger than 35 usually have a more …
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… Eye Problems, Non-Injury On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … excessive tearing. Blocked tear ducts. Watery eyes from hay fever or other seasonal allergies . Eye strain or vision … (to the point where it's hard for you to function). Shaking chills. Symptoms of serious illness in a baby may include …