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… Health Learning Center Learn about senior health Everyone ages differently. What do you need to feel your best? … Dementia: Assessing Pain Dementia: Bladder and Bowel Problems Dementia: Helping a Person Avoid Confusion … Habits to Prevent Osteoporosis Hearing Aids Hearing Loss Hip Fracture Hip Fractures: What Increases Your Risk Hip …
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… Heat-Related Illnesses On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … it can be life-threatening or cause serious long-term problems. Often, environmental and physical conditions can … Energy and Sports Drinks Fever or Chills, Age 11 and Younger Fever or Chills, Age 12 and Older Rash, Age 11 and …
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… Gas, Bloating, and Burping On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … drive you. You are in an area where heavy traffic or other problems may slow you down. Seek Care Today Based on your … HomeTreatment RelatedInformation Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Self-Care Gas, …
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… Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) On this page: Overview Overview Non-steroidal … dose to give, and how often to give the dose. For children younger than 6 months of age, follow what your doctor has … kidney, liver, or intestinal disease are at higher risk for problems. For other people, the benefits may outweigh the …
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… The decision you and your doctor make depends on your age, health, and activity level, and on how much pain and … of the knee. Osteotomy This surgery corrects knee problems such as bowleg and knock-knee. It is usually done … proportion of patients report long-term pain after total hip or knee replacement for osteoarthritis? A systematic …
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… Ringing in the Ears (Tinnitus) On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … the ear, changes in the ear canal, or blood flow (vascular) problems in the face or neck. You may hear sounds such as … or large amounts of aspirin. Injuries. This may include whiplash or a direct hit to the ear or head. Blood flow …
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… to others. Left untreated, some STIs can lead to serious problems. For example, if a pregnant person has an STI when … people whose other partners have an STI. Are younger than age 25. Have a current STI or a history of STIs. Have sex … need to know and get tested, which may affect your relationship. If you have an STI, your doctor may be required by law …
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… Osteotomy and Paget's Disease On this page: Surgery Overview Related … in a bowlegged appearance. Osteotomy may be effective for hip and knee joints. An osteotomy is often done to try to … replacement for a few years and usually is reserved for younger people. After an osteotomy, you may need …
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… a warm face cloth on your child's ear. If your child is age 6 months or older and has a mild earache, you can wait … hours. Doctors usually prescribe antibiotics if a child: Is younger than 2 and has an infection in both ears or has more … For example, your child may be dehydrated. Has other health problems, such as cleft palate or repeat infections that …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese One-third of people aged 65 and over who live in the community fall each year. … in B.C. Falls can lead to fractures (for example, broken hip or broken ankle), head injuries, loss of mobility and … Loss of muscle mass, grip strength and balance, mobility problems, slower reflexes, muscle weakness, poor balance and …
