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… Anesthesia: Health Risks On this page: Overview Overview … examination to check on your health and to find any health risks that may affect your anesthesia care. Tell your … health products. Some medical problems may increase your risk of complications when you are receiving anesthesia. …
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… Heat-related illness in infants and young children Last updated June 27, … Extreme heat happens when the heat and humidity are much higher than we would expect during a normal summer day. … year) and young children (1-5 years) may be at a higher risk of heat-related illness, especially if they do not have …
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… Hepatitis B and C: Risk of Liver Cancer On this page: Overview Related … lead to cirrhosis . The damage that results increases the risk of liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma). If you have … therapy to treat chronic HBV infection may lower your risk for developing liver cancer. If you have chronic HCV …
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… Osteoporosis Risk in Younger Women On this page: Related … women, especially in their 30s and 40s, are at lower risk for osteoporosis than older women. But your risk increases if you: Have already gone through menopause. …
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… High-Risk Sexual Behaviour On this page: Overview Related … makes a healthy relationship. Teens and young adults are at higher risk than adults. Examples of high-risk sexual … makes a healthy relationship. Teens and young adults are at higher risk than adults. Examples of high-risk sexual …
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… Hepatitis C: Your Risk for Cirrhosis On this page: Overview Related … & W. Thomas London MD - Hepatology … Hepatitis C Your Risk for Cirrhosis …
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… Comforting a Child Who Has a Respiratory Illness On this page: Overview Overview … not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18 because of the risk of Reye syndrome . Prevent dehydration. Encourage your … not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18 because of the risk of Reye syndrome . Prevent dehydration. Encourage your …
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… Risks of Smoking Cigars and Pipes On this page: Overview … Overview Cigars and pipe tobacco are harmful and are not risk-free alternatives to smoking. They're addictive. They … health problems. Smoking cigars and pipes can increase the risk of cancers of the lung, head, and neck. Smoking cigars …
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… Risks and complications during pregnancy Last updated … can occur during pregnancy. You may have underlying health risk factors that can increase the chances of having a … with your healthcare professional regularly and discuss any risk factors with them. They will monitor you for issues and …
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… Medicines That Increase the Chance for a Heat-Related Illness On this page: Overview Overview Many medicines … able to judge whether you need treatment for a heat-related illness. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: … able to judge whether you need treatment for a heat-related illness. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: …
