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… Breast Lumps On this page: Overview Overview Breast lumps are common, especially in women ages 30 to 50. A number of conditions can result in a lump … that control the menstrual cycle. Cysts are rare in women older than 50 and are not related to breast cancer. If you …
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… Peripartum Cardiomyopathy On this page: What is peripartum … a past pregnancy. Are pregnant with twins or more. Are age 30 or older. Smoke, drink alcohol, or use drugs. Are very …
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… Leg Amputation On this page: Surgery Overview Surgery Overview … tissue. Goals of amputation are to relieve pain, encourage wound healing, and increase a person's ability to carry … young, relatively healthy people manage much better than older, more frail people do. But when a below-the-knee …
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… Child Safety: Preventing Drowning On this page: Overview Overview An infant or … hazards, especially for children younger than 3. An older baby or young child can fall headfirst into the water … where wells, open postholes, and irrigation canals or drainage ditches are nearby. Fill holes and install fences or …
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… Vitamins: Their Functions and Sources On this page: Overview Overview Vitamins are … enough water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins. People older than 50 and some vegetarians may need to use … vegetables, especially citrus fruits, vegetables in the cabbage family, cantaloupe, strawberries, peppers, tomatoes, …
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… Endometriosis On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … is higher if: You are between puberty and menopause (around age 50). You have a family history of endometriosis. Your … your symptoms Menstrual Cramps Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding Exams and Tests To find out …
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… Tendon Injury (Tendinopathy) On this page: Cause Prevention Symptoms Examinations … injury (tendinopathy) occurs when you have irritated or damaged these fibres. The areas most often affected are the … Achilles Tendon Problems Bursitis Hip Problems, Age 12 and Older Knee Problems and Injuries Rotator Cuff Disorders …
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… Prediabetes On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens … diabetes, you have a greater chance of getting the disease. Age. The risk for getting prediabetes and type 2 diabetes increases with age. But the number of children with type 2 diabetes is …
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… Sleep Apnea On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … sleep apnea. Aging. Sleep apnea increases as people get older. Being male. Sleep apnea is more common in men. … have sleep apnea, you may: Be more likely to have a car crash. Do poorly at school or work and have trouble …
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… West Nile Virus On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … illness that affects the brain or spinal cord. People older than 50 or those with weakened immune systems are at … very tired and less hungry than usual. Body aches. A rash, usually on the chest, and swollen glands ( lymph nodes …
