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… health and social well-being. Visit the sections below to learn how physical activity can benefit generally healthy people of all ages and people living with chronic conditions or … and how to support them in being active. Image Preventing injuries Learn how to do physical activity safely and reduce …
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… Complex Regional Pain Syndrome On this page: … used to describe a group of painful conditions. Examples of earlier names for these conditions include reflex … that cause chronic pain, CRPS can also cause sleeping problems, anxiety, mood swings, sadness, and depression. …
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… Dextromethorphan/Decongestant/Acetaminophen - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … (4 grams) of acetaminophen a day. People with liver problems and children should take less acetaminophen. Ask … shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years. Do not use this product to treat cold symptoms in …
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… Type 2 Diabetes On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … sugar can harm many parts of the body , such as your eyes, heart, blood vessels, nerves, and kidneys. It can also increase your risk for other health problems (complications). What causes it? When your blood …
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… Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim- Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … a wide variety of bacterial infections (such as middle ear, urine, respiratory, and intestinal infections). It is … muscle weakness mental/mood changes signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine, blood in …
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… What is shift work sleep disorder? What problems can it cause? Shift work sleep disorder is trouble … for people who work all night. But people who work an early morning shift—for example, starting at 4 a.m.—also may … work can increase the chance of car crashes and on-the-job injuries. It also can lead to trouble concentrating at work …
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… Talking With Your Child About Sex On this page: Overview Overview All … and development. Talking about sex can be awkward, but the earlier you start the discussion, the better prepared your … are concerned that your child: Is intimate with an older or younger peer. In general, the wider the age difference, the …
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… Immunizations: Questions Parents Ask On this page: Common Questions Vaccine Safety … so that your child gets the best protection possible at the earliest age possible from the fewest shots possible. … about how vaccine safety is checked. The risk of problems from a disease is much greater than the risk from …
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… Methocarbamol/Aspirin - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … lightheadedness, stomach upset, nausea/vomiting, heartburn, or blurred vision may occur. If any of these … bruising/bleeding dark urine yellowing eyes/skin hearing problems (such as ringing in the ears, hearing loss) signs …
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… Using Antibiotics Wisely On this page: Overview Overview Antibiotics are … Bacteria can cause infections such as strep throat, ear infections, and pneumonia. These medicines can't cure … reaction. It may cause itching, swelling, and breathing problems. This is rare. You may have other side effects or …
