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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Children start learning language from the moment they are born. Babies who hear well … it may cause a child to appear distracted or withdrawn. In older children, parents are often the first to notice if … Ear discharge (fluid draining from the ear) Earache (pain in the ear) Bad smell from the ear Reddened skin around …
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… Leg Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … the growth plate. It needs to be checked by a doctor. Older adults have a higher risk for injuries and fractures. … twisting, jerking, jamming, or bending a limb abnormally. Pain may be sudden and severe. Bruising and swelling may …
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… Insect Bites and Stings and Spider Bites On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … and spider bites often cause minor swelling, redness, pain, and itching. These mild reactions are common. They may … Less than 1 year 1 to 11 years 1 to 11 years 12 years or older 12 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male …
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… Headaches On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … Your Symptoms Overview Headaches are one of the most common pain-related health problems in both children and adults. … 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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… Breast Problems On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … with fluids ( cysts ). Generalized breast lumpiness . Painless, movable, and firm round lumps ( fibroadenomas ). … years or younger 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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… Toe, Foot, and Ankle Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … has had a minor toe, foot, or ankle injury that caused pain or swelling. Most of the time our body movements don't … have a higher risk of toe, foot, or ankle injuries. Older adults are at higher risk for injuries and fractures. …
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… Mouth and Dental Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … of minor mouth injuries can help stop bleeding, reduce pain, help healing, and prevent infection. Teeth may be … old are you? Less than 4 years Less than 4 years 4 years or older 4 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male …
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… Sore Throat and Other Throat Problems On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … Check Your Symptoms Overview Sore throats can be painful and annoying. But most sore throats are caused by a … less than 3 years 3 to 11 years 3 to 11 years 12 years or older 12 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male …
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… Poisoning On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … They always require medical care. Adults—especially older adults —are at risk for accidental and intentional … antibiotics, cough and cold remedies, vitamins, pain relievers, sleeping pills, and tranquilizers. Household …
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… Sunburn On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … ultraviolet B (UVA and UVB) rays. Most sunburns cause mild pain and redness but affect only the outer layer of skin ( … 6 months to 11 years 6 months to 11 years 12 years or older 12 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male …
