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… Bone Density On this page: Test Overview Health Tools Why It Is Done How To … X-ray beams to estimate bone density in your spine and hip . Strong, dense bones allow less of the X-ray beam to … medical care decisions that are important to many health problems. Osteoporosis: Should I Have a Dual-Energy X-Ray …
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… Acetaminophen On this page: Overview Overview Acetaminophen … Follow all instructions on the label. Children 11 years and younger: Give acetaminophen every 4 to 6 hours as needed. Do … a fever lasts more than 3 days. Back Problems and Injuries Chronic Pain Low Back Pain …
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… Depression in Older Adults On this page: … that may lead to depression . These include medical problems, life events, and having a family history of … a medical problem such as a heart attack, stroke, or broken hip or who have chronic pain. Those who are increasing their …
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… Osteoporosis Canada recommends that women and men age 65 or older have routine tests to measure their bone … this test if: You are at low risk for osteoporosis and are younger than 65. You have osteoporosis but are not willing … Osteoporosis can lead to broken bones (fractures) in the hip, spine, wrist, and other parts of your body. These …
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… Diabetes: Blood Sugar Levels On this page: Overview Overview … your blood sugar in a target range reduces your risk of problems from diabetes. These problems include eye disease … before meals and a different range for after meals. Youth (younger than 18 years old) with type 1 diabetes In general, …
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… Arthritis: Deciding About Total Joint Replacement On this page: Overview Overview If your child has … process. For example, a child with an affected knee and hip in the same leg may have a difficult rehab from total … surgical team of the potential for cervical (neck) spine problems. Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis …
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… (HealthLinkBC File #50a) Immunizations at 2 months of age (HealthLinkBC File #50i) Immunizations at 12 months of … (babies and young children) Developmental dysplasia of the hip Developmental problems: Testing Gastroesophageal reflux in babies and …
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… safe requires careful attention. Children of different ages and activity levels require different safety … poisoning in young children Head injuries in children: Problems to watch for Head injury: Age 3 and younger Hip injuries: Age 11 and younger Child safety: Preventing …
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… Osteoarthritis On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk … any place where two or more bones connect, like the knee, hip, wrist, or shoulder. When the cartilage wears down, the … medical care decisions that are important to many health problems. Arthritis: Should I Have Hip Replacement Surgery? …
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… Grief and Grieving On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens … moments of relief, peace, or happiness. Grieving can cause problems such as headaches, loss of appetite, or trouble … loss. Your reaction to loss is influenced by the relationship you had with the lost person and by your general coping …
