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Medical tests
… Cardiac Catheterization On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … needed. You may be asked to hold your breath or move your head slightly. This helps to give clear views of the heart … can be life-threatening. They are more likely to occur in older people or in people who have health conditions that …
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… Pregnancy On this page: Health Tools Prenatal Visits and Tests … you may feel so tired that you can barely keep your head up. But at other times, you may have trouble sleeping. … Pregnancy over age 35 poses some risks, but most older women have healthy pregnancies. Medicine use …
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… Rheumatoid Arthritis: Neck Symptoms On this page: Overview Overview When rheumatoid … weakness, loss of bowel or bladder control, and unusual head and neck sensations. Pressure may also obstruct blood … weakness, loss of bowel or bladder control, and unusual head and neck sensations. Pressure may also obstruct blood …
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… Yourself—Sleep Well Actionset Overview Children of all ages need plenty of sleep to grow and develop. School-age … terror. Instead, reassure and hold your child to prevent injury. If your child sleepwalks, keep the windows locked … terror. Instead, reassure and hold your child to prevent injury. If your child sleepwalks, keep the windows locked …
Medications
… Mineral Oil - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Common Brand Name(s): Nujol Important: How To Use This … the intestines. This medication should not be used by older adults, children younger than 6 years, or by people …
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… Teens: Being There for a Friend Who Self-Injures On this page: Overview Overview How can you support a friend who … someone for them. Don't promise to keep it a secret. Self-injury is serious. Sometimes people who self-injure may also … When you're together, focus on your friend and not the self-injury. Have fun together. Do the things you like to do. For …
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… Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome On this page: Overview Overview Lennox-Gastaut … atonic or tonic seizures. These seizures can cause injury. Lennox-Gastaut syndrome may be caused by a variety … atonic or tonic seizures. These seizures can cause injury. Lennox-Gastaut syndrome may be caused by a variety …
Medications
… Naproxen/Esomeprazole - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … if you take it for a long time. The risk may be greater in older adults or if you have heart disease or increased risk … side effects, including: easy bruising/bleeding lightheadedness/fainting signs of a lung infection (such as …
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… may change. Your risk for uterine fibroids increases as you age, especially from your 30s and 40s through menopause. … in the legs or lungs. Scar tissue (also called adhesions). Injury to other organs, such as the bladder or bowel. A … in the legs or lungs. Scar tissue (also called adhesions). Injury to other organs, such as the bladder or bowel. A …
Medical tests
… Extremity X-Ray On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … or a joint dislocated . It is also used to check for an injury or damage from conditions such as an infection, … X-ray technologist will position your limb. If you have an injury, your leg or arm will be handled gently and supported …
