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… Your Symptoms Overview Young children are more likely than older children or adults to put small objects up their noses. These include … against the object. This is called pressure necrosis. Older children and adults can also inhale objects while …
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… with heartburn now and then. Heartburn occurs more often in adults than in children. Many women have heartburn every day … ). Vomiting of blood may mean bleeding in the digestive tract, often from the esophagus or stomach. If you have … 4 to 11 years 12 to 55 years 12 to 55 years 56 years or older 56 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male …
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… as if something is falling out of your vagina. You may have urinary or bowel problems or pain during intercourse. How is … you're young. But it's more likely to happen as you get older. And it's more common after menopause. It also tends … the groin area or a low backache. Pain during intercourse. Urinary problems. For example, you may release urine without …
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… in relation to his or her height. If your child is age 2 or older, find out his or her BMI with this Interactive Tool: … for health problems will also be important over time. Adults Experts recommend using BMI and waist size to find … risk from being overweight and obese. If you are age 18 or older, use the Interactive Tool: Is Your BMI Increasing Your …
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… from hot liquids are the most common burns to children and older adults. Cold temperature burns are caused by skin exposure … than 12 years 12 to 50 years 12 to 50 years 51 years or older 51 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male …
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… causing symptoms, so COPD is most common in people who are older than 60. You may be more likely to get COPD if you had a lot of serious lung infections when you were a child. People who get emphysema … and/or production of mucus (sputum) Frequent respiratory tract infections, such as colds Reports of regular and …
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… aging. Thick, brittle, or dark nails are more common in older adults who have poor circulation. Ingrown nails . These are … the artificial nail if it causes problems. Fungal nail infections . They can vary in appearance depending on the …
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… life. Fewer immunizations are needed after age 6. But older children and adolescents need shots too. Talk with … those for meningitis. What vaccines are recommended for adults? The vaccines you need as an adult depend not only on … news have made some parents concerned about a link between autism and the shot for measles, mumps, and rubella. But …
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… cancer. Other things that put you at risk include: Being older. Ovarian cancer most often happens after menopause . … belly or pelvis. Trouble eating, or feeling full quickly. Urinary problems, such as an urgent need to urinate or … gelatin dessert, such as Jell-O. Take care of your urinary tract to prevent problems such as infection, which can be …
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… medical treatment. Most cases of pink eye are caused by: Infections caused by viruses or bacteria. Dry eyes from lack … 3 months 3 months to 3 years 3 months to 3 years 4 years or older 4 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male … you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If …
