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… Ear Canal Problems (Swimmer's Ear) On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … Your Symptoms Overview Swimmer's ear (otitis externa) is a painful inflammation and infection of the ear canal . It … But not many people get this infection. It's mainly seen in older adults who also have diabetes , people who have HIV , …
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… Objects in the Ear On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … canal, making them harder to remove. The objects may cause pain and hearing loss as they expand to fill the ear canal. … are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male …
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… Malabsorption Syndrome On this page: … syndrome may include: Gas, bloating, and vague abdominal discomfort. Frequent diarrhea and foul-smelling … as B12 and iron. Diarrhea, Age 12 and Older D-Xylose Absorption Test Giardiasis Upper …
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… Fitness: Getting and Staying Active On this page: Health Tools Why Should You Be More … Staying Active Can You Be Physically Active As You Get Older? Preventing Injury and Illness … if you are panting or are very short of breath or have pain in your chest. If you think you might be having a heart …
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… Staph Foodborne Illness On this page: … it outdoors for more than 2 hours. Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Diarrhea, Age 12 and Older Foodborne …
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… Confusion, Memory Loss, and Altered Alertness On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … you age, it may take you longer to remember things. Not all older adults have memory changes. But these changes can be a … Many times there are other symptoms, such as a fever, chest pain, or not being able to walk or stand. It's important to …
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… Concussion On this page: … children can have the same symptoms of a concussion as older children and adults. But sometimes it can be hard to … skin. Ask your doctor if you can take an over-the-counter pain medicine, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen …
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… Ulcerative Colitis On this page: Health Tools Symptoms What Happens … symptoms? The main symptoms of ulcerative colitis are belly pain or cramps, diarrhea, and bleeding from the rectum. In … Diarrhea, Age 12 and Older Diarrhea, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and …
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… Hysterectomy On this page: Health Tools Why It Is Done Hysterectomy … is done to treat problems with the uterus, such as pain and heavy bleeding caused by endometriosis or uterine … to do hysterectomy surgery. The most common procedures are: Abdominal hysterectomy. In this procedure, the doctor makes …
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… Sexual Abuse or Assault (Rape) On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … are other vaginal or genital symptoms such as sores, warts, pain, or unusual discharge. Abnormal vaginal bleeding may be caused by physical or sexual abuse that injures the abdominal or vaginal area. Vaginal bleeding that is caused …