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… Home Treatment First Aid for Cold Exposure On this page: Overview Overview First aid measures may prevent … that insulates well, such as polypropylene. Cover your head. If dry clothing is not immediately available, you can … refreezing is possible. Wait until you reach shelter. The injury will be worse if your skin freezes, thaws, and then …
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… Chickenpox (Varicella) On this page: Condition Overview Health Tools Cause Symptoms What … people feel sick and have a fever, a decreased appetite, a headache, a cough, and a sore throat. The itchy chickenpox … cause shingles (herpes zoster), usually when you are an older adult. About 1 in 5 people who have chickenpox will …
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… brain, which can lead to seizures, deafness, or brain damage. One out of every 3,000 people with measles may die from … and death are most common in infants less than 12 months of age and adults. Complications of measles can include: Ear … examined by a health care provider. It is best to call ahead so that you can be seen quickly and without infecting …
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… Falls: Exercises for Strength and Balance On this page: Get started Health Tools Get … in deeply through your nose. Lift your arms above your head, and stretch. Lower your arms, and breathe out. Do … In many communities, there are group exercise programs for older adults and classes such as tai chi . Check with your …
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… Dental Checkups for Children and Adults On this page: Overview Overview Infants and … by 12 months of age. Babies with dental problems caused by injury, disease, or a developmental problem should be seen … by 12 months of age. Babies with dental problems caused by injury, disease, or a developmental problem should be seen …
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… Low Testosterone On this page: … Aging. It's normal for testosterone to decrease as you age. Injury to the testicles, or surgery or radiation treatment … Aging. It's normal for testosterone to decrease as you age. Injury to the testicles, or surgery or radiation treatment …
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… Child Safety: Pets On this page: Overview Overview Keep pets in good … around animals. These things put children at risk for injury. You can do these things to help prevent such … baby. This only causes anxiety and increases the chance of injury. Never leave a baby alone with a pet. It only takes a …
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… Pregnancy: Dropping (Lightening) On this page: Overview Overview At the end of the … you have the urge to urinate more often. Usually the baby's head is the first (presenting) part to enter the pelvis, but … last month, your doctor will estimate how far the baby's head has moved down into (engaged) the pelvis. This is …
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… Laryngitis On this page: … most common cause. Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) . Overuse of your voice, such as … Age 11 and Younger Respiratory Problems, Age 12 and Older Voice Problems Current as of: March 1, 2023 …
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… Prostatitis On this page: What Increases Your Risk Prevention … a cystoscopy . Sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Injury, such as from riding a bicycle or horse. If you have … and Injuries Urinary Problems and Injuries, Age 12 and Older Urinary Tract Infections in Teenagers and Adults …
