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… & problems Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip Hip Injuries, Age 11 and Younger Hip Injuries, Age 12 and Older Hip Problems, Age 12 and Older Spinal cord injury and …
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… Roseola On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … The fever ends suddenly. After the fever ends, a rosy-pink rash may appear mostly on the trunk (torso), neck, and arms. The rash is not itchy and may last 1 to 2 days. In rare cases, a …
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… Snake and Lizard Bites On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … bites there were, and where they occurred on the body. The age, size, and health of the person who was bitten. If you … 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 …
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… Sexual Abuse or Assault (Rape) 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 … 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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… the facts Your options Start having screening mammograms at age 40 (or anytime in your 40s). Start having screening mammograms at age 50. This information is for women who are choosing to … cancer. The risk for breast cancer goes up as you get older. In general, women younger than 50 are at a lower risk …
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… Getting Enough Fibre On this page: Overview Overview Why is fibre … amount of fibre? In general, experts recommend that men ages 19 and older try to get 38 grams of fibre a day. Women ages 19 and …
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… Thrush On this page: Cause Prevention Symptoms When to Call … systems aren't strong enough to control the yeast's growth. Older people get thrush because their immune systems weaken … directly on the white patches. The yeast can cause a diaper rash at the same time as thrush. Your doctor may prescribe …
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… Getting Enough Calcium and Vitamin D On this page: Topic … and as an adult. It helps keep your bones strong as you get older and protects against possible breaks. Your body also … get enough vitamin D may not grow as much as others their age. They also have a chance of getting a rare disease …
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… Asthma: Ways to Take Inhaled Medicines On this page: Overview Overview When you use … available. And one type may be better for certain people or age groups or certain medicines. Here are the different … medicine. A spacer is recommended for children age 5 and older. A spacer and a face mask are recommended for children …
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… Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac: Relieving the Itch On this page: Overview Overview A rash caused by poison ivy, oak, or sumac may itch and produce blisters. Mild to moderate rash If you get a mild rash, you can take care of it at …
