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… Intermittent Claudication On this page: Overview Overview Intermittent … Intermittent claudication is a tight, aching, or squeezing pain in the calf, foot, thigh, or buttock that occurs during … such as walking up a steep hill or a flight of stairs. This pain usually occurs after the same amount of exercise and is …
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… Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid Suspension - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … that doesn't stop, loss of appetite, stomach/abdominal pain, yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine) easy …
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… Temper Tantrums On this page: What … have temper tantrums. But they are most common in children ages 1 to 4 years. Dealing with tantrums may be unpleasant … worried about your child's temper tantrums. Your child is older than 4 and still has temper tantrums often. Your child …
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… Dementia On this page: Cause Symptoms What Happens When to … Basics What is dementia? We all forget things as we get older. Many older people have a slight loss of memory that … including poor sleep, medicine side effects, confusion, and pain. Your doctor may be able to help you. Plan for the …
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… Independent Living for People With Disabilities On this page: Overview Overview Some teens and … or guardian are no longer able to care for them. These older adults may need the same level of training for … living that teens and young adults require. Community agencies help people with disabilities make the transition …
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… Colorectal Cancer Test Recommendations On this page: Overview Overview Your risk for colorectal cancer gets higher as you get older. If you are not at high risk, experts recommend regular screening for adults ages 50 to 74. footnote 1 Talk with your doctor about your …
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… Taste Changes On this page: Overview Overview Taste changes may include the complete loss of taste (ageusia), partial loss of taste (hypogeusia), a distorted … (cacogeusia). A decrease in or loss of taste is common in older adults. It is part of the normal aging process and may …
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… Child Safety: Guns and Firearms On this page: Overview Overview The Canadian Paediatrics Society encourages parents to avoid keeping guns and firearms in the home … 1-year-olds, are able to pull the trigger on a gun. And older children or adults can mishandle guns or firearms and …
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… or taking out tissue with laparoscopic surgery can ease pain. But pain often returns within a year or two. Taking out the … relieves pain. When your menstrual periods stop at around age 50 (menopause) and your estrogen levels drop, …
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… Oxaliplatin - Injection On this page: Uses Other Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions … right away if you have any serious side effects, including: pain/redness/swelling at the injection site easy or unusual … nail cutters, and avoid activities such as contact sports. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of …
