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… Valvuloplasty for Aortic Valve Stenosis On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Done How Well It Works … through the valve. If you are having symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or passing out (syncope), this … 2 After the baby is born, the aortic valve may be replaced. Older adults Valvuloplasty is not appropriate for most older …
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… the Hib vaccine? Children between 2 months and 59 months of age (under 5 years) should get the Hib vaccine. It is … Type b (DTaP-IPV-Hib) Vaccine Some people 5 years of age and older with certain medical conditions are at high risk of …
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… Common Types of Hernias On this page: Overview Overview A hernia is a bulge caused by tissue … a tender bulge in the groin or scrotum . You may also feel pain, pressure or burning, or a feeling that something has … own. Over time, hernias tend to increase in size as the abdominal muscle wall becomes weaker and more tissue bulges …
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… Cervical Spinal Stenosis On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … spine can change how the spinal cord functions and cause pain, stiffness, numbness, or weakness in the neck, arms, … size of the spinal canal and so is most common in people older than age 50. The aging process can cause a "bulging of …
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… Cervical Cancer Screening On this page: Overview Overview The … program in your area. If you have a cervix and are at average risk for cervical cancer, here are some screening … group, screening is recommended every 3 years. Women 70 and older If you are in this age group and have had 3 negative …
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… Objects in the Nose On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … Your Symptoms Overview Young children are more likely than older children or adults to put small objects up their … Symptoms of infection in the nose may include: Increased pain, swelling, warmth, or redness around the nose. Pus or …
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… Helping Children During Immunizations On this page: Overview Overview Helping your … during and after the shot. Breastfeed. Wrap your older baby snugly in a blanket, offer a pacifier, or hold … your older child or teen feel better When your school-age child or teen needs immunizations, talk with them about …
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… Surgery for Ovarian Cysts On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … a small incision using laparoscopy or through a larger abdominal incision ( laparotomy ). But if there is any … cyst is large. An ovarian cyst is causing symptoms, such as pain. An ovarian cyst that is being watched does not get …
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… Alcohol and Drug Use On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … shaky, and feeling anxious. Substance use disorder in older people may go unnoticed, since the signs may be … adults often take medicines, such as sleep medicines and painkillers, that can lead to substance use disorder. Health …
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… Rubella (German Measles) On this page: … chest, and the rest of the body. Adults also may have joint pain. Older children and teens also may have eye pain, a sore …
