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… from the sun’s rays as darker-coloured clothing For kids aged 6 months or older, applying sunscreen with UVA and UVB … worse or more likely to occur It is safest to keep babies younger than 12 months out of direct sunlight Offering … also look for splash pads, waterparks, or pools that are age-appropriate Using a more open-aired stroller that has …
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… Body Temperature On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … can be used for children who are older than 5 years of age. For you to get an accurate reading, the person must be … Fever or Chills, Age 11 and Younger Fever or Chills, Age 12 and Older Heat-Related …
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… Common symptoms of IBS include: Abdominal pain Bloating Constipation Cramping Diarrhea You may find your symptoms … food habits. If it becomes clear a specific food or beverage causes you discomfort, try taking it out of your diet to … fluid each day. Keeping well hydrated may help if you have constipation. If drinking large amounts of fluids with meals …
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… Acid-Reducing Medicines On this page: About This Medicine About This Medicine Make sure you … headaches or make you dizzy. They might cause diarrhea or constipation. You may have nausea and vomiting. PPIs can … for infections or broken bones. Some antacids can cause constipation or diarrhea. The brands vary in the ingredients …
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… Spinal Cord Injury: Autonomic Dysreflexia On this page: Overview Overview Autonomic … Urinary tract infections (UTIs) . An overfull bowel or constipation. Gastrointestinal problems such as gallstones , … bladder management program. To avoid an overfull bowel or constipation or gastrointestinal problems such as gallstones …
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… Episiotomy and Perineal Tears On this page: Overview Overview What … regular sitz baths in a tub of warm, shallow water. Avoid constipation and straining. Drink plenty of water. Your doctor or midwife may recommend medicine to prevent constipation. Pour or spray warm water over your vagina and …
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… of the eye. So you may still need reading glasses after age 40. Laser surgery can cost a lot. It is rarely covered … autoimmune or connective tissue disease. You are younger than 18. You are pregnant or breastfeeding. During … can cause eye problems, such as eye infections and damage to the cornea. It may bother you to wear glasses all the …
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… Organ Transplant On this page: Overview Health Tools Learning About Transplants … You may not be a good candidate if you are above a certain age or weight or if you have certain infections or medical … as smoking. The age of the donor organ. In general, the younger the organ donor, the healthier the tissue. But …
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… relieve fever and body aches. Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18. It has been linked to Reye syndrome, a … for my cough if necessary. This made sense to me. Paula, age 26 I have asthma. When I was diagnosed with acute … my doctor felt that because of the asthma, and my age, that I was at risk for pneumonia. He suggested a course …
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… After Childbirth: Urination and Bowel Problems On this page: Overview Overview It may be … your bowel movements may be painful. You also may have constipation. Drink plenty of water and juices and take … your bowel movements may be painful. You also may have constipation. Drink plenty of water and juices and take …
