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… Hypothyroidism On this page: Cause What Increases Your Risk … that can help you feel like yourself again. People of any age can get hypothyroidism, but older adults are more likely to get it. Women age 60 and …
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… Gastroesophageal Reflux in Babies and Children On this page: … eating. They may not sleep well or grow as expected. An older child or teen may have the same symptoms as an adult. …
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… Ampicillin - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … lasts or gets worse. Side Effects Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or mouth/tongue sores may occur. If any of these … ampicillin before having any immunizations/vaccinations. Older adults may be at greater risk for side effects while …
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… Flutamide - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … combination. Hot flashes, loss of sexual interest/ability, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and enlargement of male breasts … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of …
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… Phototherapy for Eczema On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … In some cases it may be used to treat severe symptoms in older children. How Well It Works Phototherapy with … Exposure to UV light may result in skin cancer. Skin damage. Exposure to UV light can cause sunburn and early aging …
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… Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation (RICE) On this page: Overview Overview As soon as … Wrap the injured or sore area with an elastic bandage (such as an Ace wrap) to help decrease swelling. Don't … Hip Injuries, Age 11 and Younger Hip Problems, Age 12 and Older Leg Injuries Patellar Tracking Disorder Shoulder …
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… Fluorouracil - Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Mild diarrhea is also a common side effect. However, diarrhea can rarely become severe, causing very serious …
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… Kawasaki Disease On this page: … The disease is most common in children younger than age 5. It does not spread from child to child (is not … or Chills, Age 11 and Younger Fever or Chills, Age 12 and Older Pediatric Preparation for Medical Tests Rash, Age 11 …
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… Appendicitis On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … cause problems. Appendicitis is most common in people ages 10 to 30, but it can happen at any age. With treatment, … Pain, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Current as of: November 30, 2022 Author: …
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… with your wisdom teeth, especially if you're already older than 30. Wisdom teeth that are healthy and come in … can be hard to clean. Sometimes a cyst can form that can damage the bone or roots . Most problems with wisdom teeth … your jaw. This is called trismus . Slow-healing gums. Damage to dental work, such as crowns or bridges, or to roots …