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… Medicine or Other Drug Use and Sleep Problems On this page: Overview Overview Many prescription and … Drinking a cup of coffee or other caffeine-containing beverage during the day can cause sleeplessness. Caffeine can … and minor injuries than do non-smokers, especially in younger age groups. Illegal drugs such as cocaine, …
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… Change in Heartbeat On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … it doesn't cause other symptoms, such as dizziness, light-headedness , or shortness of breath. It's not uncommon for … make them worse. Recent health events , such as surgery or injury. These kinds of events can cause symptoms afterwards …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese One-third of people aged 65 and over who live in the community fall each year. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths and hospitalizations for adults aged … to fractures (for example, broken hip or broken ankle), head injuries, loss of mobility and independence, long-term …
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… Preventing Tetanus Infections On this page: Overview Overview How can you … A cut, puncture wound, deep scrape, deep burn, or any injury that breaks the skin or mucous membrane are called … the risk for Reye syndrome , do not give aspirin to anyone younger than age 18 unless your doctor tells you to. Put an …
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… Child Safety: Bicycles and Tricycles On this page: Overview Overview If you are biking … the following suggestions can help you minimize the risk of injury: Don't put your child in a bike seat before they are ready. Children younger than 1 year should not ride in any type of seat …
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… Glaucoma Screening On this page: Overview Overview If you are younger than 40 and have no known risk factors for glaucoma … risk for getting open-angle glaucoma). Have had an eye injury or eye surgery, such as cataract surgery. Have …
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… Immunizations On this page: Travel Immunizations Bioterrorism and … occur throughout life. Fewer immunizations are needed after age 6. But older children and adolescents need shots too. … last longer than 48 hours. Your child is 6 months of age or younger and has a fever of 38 °C (100.4 °F) or higher. A …
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… Teething On this page: Overview What to Expect Symptoms When to Call a Doctor … of the mouth or jaw, such as cleft palate . Has any facial injury that has damaged a tooth or gums. Routine Checkups … and follow all instructions. Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18, because it has been linked to Reye syndrome …
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… Diabetes-Related High and Low Blood Sugar Levels On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … It can also rise when you have an infection or illness, an injury, or surgery. Even emotional stress can cause your … out, it's normal to feel a little confused, weak, or light-headed when you first wake up or come to. But unless …
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… Stuttering On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … stuttering may be caused by brain damage, such as after a head injury or a stroke. What are the symptoms? People who …
