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… Colorectal Cancer On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk … these risk factors. Risk factors include: Your age. Getting older is a risk factor for colorectal cancer. Your race. … or stools that look black. Constant or frequent diarrhea, constipation, or a feeling that your bowel doesn't empty …
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… Hydrocortisone for Itching On this page: Overview Overview Hydrocortisone … or box. Do not use the cream on children younger than age 2 unless your doctor tells you to. Do not use in the … and Scrapes Rash, Age 11 and Younger Rash, Age 12 and Older Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: …
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… Hydrocele On this page: … are common in newborns, they can also occur at any age in later life. What causes it? The cause of most … of hydrocele can occur at any age but is most common in men older than 40. What are the symptoms? Often a hydrocele does …
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… Stress Management: Helping Your Child With Stress Actionset Overview … your child with stress? Adults can help children and teenagers with stress in many ways. Three important things you … play, and individual and group sports. Write or draw. Older children often find it helpful to write about the …
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… Giardiasis On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … as prescribed, so the infection doesn't return. You can manage your symptoms at home. If you have diarrhea, try eating … Pain, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Diarrhea, Age 11 and Younger Diarrhea, Age 12 and …
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… airways caused by pertussis bacteria (germs). People of any age can get pertussis. Young children who have not been immunized get sicker than older children and adults. Pertussis can cause complications such as pneumonia, seizures, brain damage or even death. These complications happen most often in …
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… Symptoms of COVID-19 Last updated October 9, 2024 On this page: COVID-19 symptoms If you have symptoms If you are a … can do if you have symptoms, visit: Colds Fever or Chills, Age 11 and Younger Fever or Chills, Age 12 and Older Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger Respiratory …
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… Screening for Weight Problems On this page: Overview Overview … child compares physically to other children of the same age. Doctors update the chart at each routine examination to … in relation to his or her height. If your child is age 2 or older, find out his or her BMI with this Interactive Tool: …
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… Wellbeing Last updated November 29, 2023 On this page: Mindfulness Connection Healthy mind Featured resources … across B.C., please visit HelpStartsHere.gov.bc.ca , managed by the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions. You … Featured resources Mental wellness supports for every age and stage Mental wellness needs may change as you go …
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… Clozapine - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … heartbeat, pneumonia) when this medication is used by older adults with dementia. This medication is not approved … shaking (tremor), vision problems (such as blurred vision), constipation, and weight gain may occur. Many of these …