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… iron do I need? The amount of iron you need depends on your age, sex, and whether you are pregnant or breastfeeding. … Continue to offer breast milk until your baby is 2 years or older. Babies who are not given breast milk should be fed a … Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults (#68j) Managing constipation with diet: adults (#68l) Vitamin D and your …
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… Bowel Obstruction On this page: … cancer is most often the cause. Other causes are severe constipation from a hard mass of stool and narrowing of the … Pain, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Colorectal Cancer Common Types of Hernias Crohn's …
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… Laxatives On this page: Overview Overview A laxative is a … a bowel movement. Laxatives are used to relieve and prevent constipation, which occurs when it is difficult to have a … density ). Constipation, Age 12 and Older Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: …
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… Heartburn On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … 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 … Antacids have side effects. They may cause diarrhea or constipation. And they can interfere with how your body …
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… Getting Enough Calcium and Vitamin D On this page: Topic … and as an adult. It helps keep your bones strong as you get older and protects against possible breaks. Your body also … may be damaged. footnote 1 Too much calcium can cause constipation. Too much vitamin D can cause nausea and …
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… Health Learning Center Learn about senior health Everyone ages differently. What do you need to feel your best? … in Men Assistive Devices and Orthotics Asthma in Older Adults: Managing Treatment Automated Ambulatory Blood … Confusion, Memory Loss, and Altered Alertness Constipation, Age 12 and Older COPD (Chronic Obstructive …
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… common vision concerns in children younger than 4 years of age. By recognizing vision concerns and their symptoms early … and the distance of people or things. By about 1 year of age, children are able to judge distances, and they have … they grow, but issues become more difficult to correct at older ages. This is why it is important for all children to …
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… Menstrual Cramps On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … have headaches, nausea, dizziness, fainting, diarrhea, or constipation with your cramps. During the menstrual cycle, … periods first start. But the pain often improves as you get older. Secondary dysmenorrhea is a term used to describe …
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… Urinary Tract Infections in Children On this page: Cause What Increases Your Risk … Other symptoms include being fussy or not being hungry. Older children are more likely to have symptoms, such as … regular stools that are soft and pass easily. Preventing constipation may also help prevent UTIs. Learn more Using …
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… disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), reflux and constipation. Learn about healthy eating advice for these … condition, you may need to change your fibre intake to manage symptoms. Learn about fibre and the types and amounts in … difficulties in care facilities (HealthLinkBC File #110a) Constipation Constipation is when you have bowel movements …
