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… organs. These types of injuries are often caused by falls from a significant height. They can also be caused by … is another possible cause of these injuries in children or adults. Penetrating injuries result when a sharp object, … organs. These types of injuries are often caused by falls from a significant height. They can also be caused by …
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… the night. Bedwetting is defined as a child age 5 or older wetting the bed at least 1 or 2 times a week over at … time. Wetting the bed can be upsetting, especially for an older child. Your child may feel bad and be embarrassed. You … They probably will wet the bed less often as they get older and their sleep pattern changes. Emotional or social …
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… mower, can lead to hearing loss over many years. As you get older, changes in the inner ear cause slow but steady … damage and preserve the hearing that you still have. Preventing hearing loss not caused by noise Being exposed to … those situations as their hearing loss gets worse. Many adults become depressed because of how hearing loss affects …
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… regularly. The size of your feet may change as you grow older. Have both feet measured. Often one foot is larger … regularly. The size of your feet may change as you grow older. Have both feet measured. Often one foot is larger …
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… that stretch and strengthen the muscles and joints can help older adults keep their balance, which can help prevent falls. Several types of exercises can help you stretch and …
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… drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this … dizziness, lightheadedness, or loss of coordination. Older adults may also be more likely to develop a type of …
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… tingling, weakness, or changes in temperature or colour. Older adults have a greater chance of having arm problems. That's … old are you? Less than 5 years Less than 5 years 5 years or older 5 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male …
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… later in the disease. Mild memory loss is common in people older than 60. It may not mean that you have Alzheimer's … disease. But there are things that may make it less likely. Adults who are physically active may be less likely than … talk to your doctor before you start an exercise program. Older adults who stay mentally active may be at lower risk …
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… heartbeat, pneumonia) when this medication is used by older adults with dementia. This medication is not approved for … prolactin. See also Side Effects section for more details. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of …
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… mass as we age. Bones naturally become thinner as you grow older. This is because existing bone tissue is broken down … osteoporosis can occur in men, it is most common in women older than age 65. If your bone density is lower than … tests for: footnote 1 All women and men who are age 65 or older. People younger than age 65 who are at increased risk …
