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… Abdominal Gas and Colic On this page: Overview Overview What causes abdominal gas in babies? Some people have problems digesting milk protein or milk sugar (lactose … what you are feeding your child. For example, many babies younger than 4 months of age can't digest the starch in …
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… The decision you and your doctor make depends on your age, health, and activity level, and on how much pain and … of the knee. Osteotomy This surgery corrects knee problems such as bowleg and knock-knee. It is usually done for younger, active people who have mild arthritis and who want …
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… Sunburn On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … or from indoor tanning can harm your skin. It can cause problems right away as well as problems that may develop … your doctor first if you need to use the cream for a child younger than age 2 or for use in the genital area. There's …
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… Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Done How Well It Works … technology (ART) used to treat certain infertility problems, such as sperm-related infertility. ICSI is used to … choose to have more embryos transferred than someone who is younger. This will give you the best chance of getting …
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… Tongue-Tie On this page: … can run in families or may occur in babies who have other problems that affect the mouth or face, such as cleft … of the tongue. How is tongue-tie treated? If your baby is younger than 1 year of age and has problems with feeding, …
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… Joe's Story: Changing My Lifestyle On this page: Joe's Story Joe's Story When Joe turned 60 last year, … gave him a full examination and found no serious health problems. She also scheduled Joe for a cholesterol test. … keeps me going is the results. I've lost weight, and I feel younger every day." This story is based on information …
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… Hypothyroidism On this page: Cause What Increases Your Risk … not being able to stand the cold, constipation, memory problems, and heavy or irregular menstrual periods. Symptoms … Older adults are more likely to develop hypothyroidism than younger people. And women are more likely than men to …
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… Type 2 Diabetes: Screening for Adults On this page: Overview Overview … that you get tested more often and/or begin testing at a younger age. You are at risk for diabetes if: footnote 2 You … Body Mass Index (BMI) Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) …
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… With Changing Sleep Patterns as You Get Older On this page: Overview Overview Sleep patterns … as you get older. Older adults often have ongoing sleep problems. Compared to younger people, older adults: Sleep fewer hours and take …
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… Dementia On this page: Cause Symptoms What Happens When to … of mental skills that affects your daily life. It can cause problems with memory, problem-solving, and learning. It also … Doctors often suspect an inherited cause if someone younger than 50 has symptoms of dementia. Learn more …