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… Yeast Skin Infection On this page: What is a yeast skin … for as long as your doctor tells you to. To help keep yeast growth under control, keep your skin clean and dry. Wear … for as long as your doctor tells you to. To help keep yeast growth under control, keep your skin clean and dry. Wear …
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… Dry Skin and Itching On this page: … skin? Dry skin is a common problem that can occur at any age. When you have dry skin, your skin may be rough, or … and it may itch. There are many causes of dry skin. As you age, your skin produces less of the natural oil that helps …
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… Undescended Testicle On this page: Conditions Basics … testicle hasn't dropped by the time he is 6 months of age, your doctor may suggest treatment. What causes it? … probably want to check your baby again at 3 to 6 months of age. By this time, the testicle may have moved into place on …
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… Preventing Tetanus Infections On this page: Overview Overview How can you … DTaP is given in a series of 5 shots starting at age 2 months and ending at ages 4 to 6 years. Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and …
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… Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia On this page: … The amount of vitamin B12 you need each day depends on your age and situation. footnote 1 Age 1 to 3 years: 0.9 micrograms (mcg) a day Age 4 to 8 …
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… Your Family Medical History On this page: Overview Overview Health problems sometimes run in the … Family member Name Health problems. (Include approximate age when problem started or occurred.) If no longer living, cause of death. (Include the age at death.) My mother     My father       My sisters and …
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… Get the facts Your options Buy a commercial screening package. This is a bundle of screening tests offered by a … about your health. Don't buy a commercial screening package. Work with a doctor to decide which screening tests you … doctor can help you decide which tests you may need. A package of commercial tests may include recommended screening …
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… Hemochromatosis On this page: … of your cells. But when there is too much iron, it can damage the liver and heart and lead to other diseases, such as … test. If you have this disease, you may want to have your children tested to see if they have it. Other family members …
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… Insemination Procedures On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … Well It Works Treatment success is strongly influenced by age. This is because an aging egg supply decreases pregnancy rate, and miscarriage risk increases with age. For people with unexplained …
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… Trochanteric Bursitis On this page: Overview Overview Bursitis is an … common. Trochanteric bursitis occurs more often in middle-aged or elderly women than in men or younger people. What … Surgery is rarely needed. Hip Injuries, Age 12 and Older Hip Problems, Age 12 and Older …