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… Hip Fracture On this page: … You might have a test such as: An MRI, which gives better images of bones and soft tissues. A CT scan, another way of … of falling. Hip Injuries, Age 11 and Younger Hip Injuries, Age 12 and Older Osteoporosis …
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… Alopecia Areata On this page: … hair follicles , which is where hair growth begins. The damage to the follicle is usually not lasting. Experts don't … the follicles. Alopecia areata is most common in people younger than 20. But children and adults of any age may be …
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… Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia On this page: … gums. Feel sick to your stomach and lose weight. Have diarrhea or constipation. If the level of vitamin B12 stays … gums. Feel sick to your stomach and lose weight. Have diarrhea or constipation. If the level of vitamin B12 stays …
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… (5-Aminosalicylic Acid) Suppository - Rectal On this page: Uses Other Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions … inserting the suppository, headache, gas, stomach pain, and diarrhea may occur. If any of these effects last or get … medication is similar to aspirin. Children and teenagers younger than 18 years should not take aspirin or …
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… Chlorpheniramine - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Pronunciation: klor-fen-EER-a-meen Common Brand Name(s): … have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years. Do not use this product to treat cold …
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… Diphenhydramine - Oral On this page: Uses Other Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions … Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Pronunciation: DYE-fen-HYE-dra-meen Common Brand … have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years. Do not use this product to treat cold …
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… Antihistamines/Decongestants - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Important: How To Use This Information This is a summary … have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years. Do not use this product to treat cold …
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… It’s most common in children under 10 years of age, but older children and adults may also get the disease. … sore throat, headache or loss of appetite. Vomiting and diarrhea may also be present. The fever usually lasts one to … a tissue or their inner arm where the elbow flexes. Encourage your child to throw tissues directly in the garbage
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… Concussion On this page: … that after a concussion the brain is more sensitive to damage. So while you are recovering, be sure to avoid … activities. Head Injury, Age 3 and Younger Head Injury, Age 4 and Older Health and Safety, Ages …
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… Caregiving: How to Give a Bed Bath On this page: Overview Overview Bathing a person … If you can, try to let the person choose when they bathe. Younger people who have no problems with blood flow can … be a good idea if the person has been vomiting or has had diarrhea. And it's a good idea to wear a mask if you or the …