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… Basics Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … you to live on your own. Osteoporosis affects millions of older adults. It usually occurs after age 60. It's most common in …
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… periods first start. But the pain often improves as you get older. Secondary dysmenorrhea is a term used to describe … you think that the symptoms may have been caused by sexual abuse? Yes Possible sexual abuse No Possible sexual abuse Do … you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If …
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… back from the head of the penis ( phimosis ) or that prevent a tightened, retracted foreskin from returning to … are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male … you think that the genital problem may have been caused by abuse? Yes Genital problem may have been caused by abuse No …
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… Thrush On this page: Cause Prevention Symptoms When to Call a Doctor Treatment Overview … systems aren't strong enough to control the yeast's growth. Older people get thrush because their immune systems weaken … curds. Some babies may be cranky and may not want to eat. Adults may have a burning feeling in the mouth and throat or …
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… From Food or Water On this page: Cause Prevention Symptoms Examinations and Tests Treatment … Storing Handwashing Symptoms Children are more likely than adults to have symptoms of an E. coli infection. Most people … long-term disability or death in some children and older adults. When E. coli causes serious problems with the …
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… spreads to the neck, the chest, and the rest of the body. Adults also may have joint pain. Older children and teens also may have eye pain, a sore … (IG) if testing shows that you are not immune. IG doesn't prevent infection, but it may make symptoms less severe. It …
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… It’s most common in children under 10 years of age, but older children and adults may also get the disease. Cases occur mainly in the … if proper hygiene practices are not used. How can you prevent the spread of the disease? Good hand hygiene during …
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… travel a lot. Children from 5 to 12 years old, women, and older adults get motion sickness more than others do. It's rare in … usually go away soon after the motion stops. How can you prevent it? It's best to try to prevent motion sickness, …
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… should have at least 1 or 2 bowel movements a day. Babies older than 3-4 weeks can go 2 days and sometimes longer … child had a recent injury to the rectum or vagina? Physical abuse, sexual abuse, and other injuries to these areas can … be caused by a recent injury to rectum or vagina Does pain prevent your child from having bowel movements? Yes Rectal …
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… toxicity is accidental overdose of iron pills. How can you prevent it? There are some things you can do to help prevent iron toxicity. In children Keep iron pills and all … on time, don't give your child a double dose of iron. In adults If you think you have anemia, don't try to treat …
