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… Hip Fracture On this page: … and are more likely to break, even from a minor fall. Children and young adults are more likely to break a hip … You might have a test such as: An MRI, which gives better images of bones and soft tissues. A CT scan, another way of …
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… Hemochromatosis Genetic Screening On this page: What Is Hereditary Hemochromatosis? What Is … pancreas, joints, skin, and other organs. In its early stages, hemochromatosis can cause joint and belly pain, … likely it will be that you will pass the disease on to your children. Is Screening Accurate? The HFE screening test is …
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… Restless Legs Syndrome On this page: Health Tools Symptoms Examinations and … So it's important to see your doctor and get help to manage your symptoms. What causes restless legs syndrome? … cramps, or arthritis. Restless legs syndrome does occur in children but it is hard to diagnose for the same reasons. …
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… Breast Cancer in Men (Male Breast Cancer) On this page: What is male breast cancer? Breast cancer is the growth of abnormal cells in one or both breasts. Breast … treated? Treatment for male breast cancer is based on the stage of the cancer and other things, such as your overall …
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… Listeriosis On this page: … In pregnant women, the infection can result in miscarriage, premature delivery, serious infection of the newborn, … adults with impaired immune systems . Healthy adults and children sometimes are infected with L. monocytogenes , but …
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… Play After a Head Injury During a Sporting Event On this page: Overview Overview Anyone … stopped before an athlete can be considered symptom-free. Children and teens have longer recovery times. So they may … if it is not a head injury, could cause permanent brain damage or death. Concussion Head Injury, …
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… Chikungunya Fever On this page: … by a virus, not bacteria. To reduce the risk of hemorrhage, ask your health care provider before using Aspirin … that repellent with 10% or less DEET is safe to use with children older than 6 months. Read and follow all …
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… localized prostate cancer? Prostate cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in the prostate . Localized prostate cancer … doctor. You and your doctor will want to consider: Your age and how long you expect to live. Your PSA level. Your … is so small it can only be seen through a microscope. Your age and current health make you a good candidate for active …
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… Obesity On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … could become—overweight, talk with your doctor. Doctors use growth charts or the body mass index (BMI) to check a … is the only weight-loss medicine that is approved for children. It is meant to be used only in children over the …
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… Pneumonia On this page: Cause What Increases Your Risk … disease (COPD) or asthma. Are younger than 1 year of age or older than 65. Have an impaired immune system. Drink … medicines to a child. Don't give cough or cold medicines to children under 6 years of age. For children older than 6, …
