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… Child Abuse and Neglect On this page: Overview What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms … and support. It may not leave scars you can see, but the damage to a child is just as real. Sexual abuse. Any sexual … an adult and a child or between an older child and a younger child is sexual abuse. Showing pornography to a …
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… Mitral Valve Replacement Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … invasive types of surgery may be another option. The damaged mitral valve is removed and replaced with a new heart … specific condition and general health prior to surgery. Younger, healthy people have a lower risk of problems while …
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… Examination and Testicular Self-Examination On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … part of a routine physical examination for every teenage boy and man. Baby boys should also have their genitals … cancer is rare, but it is the most common cancer in men younger than age 35. It often appears as a painless lump or …
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… Chikungunya Fever On this page: … also have a headache, muscle pain, swollen joints, or a rash. Chikungunya and dengue viruses are transmitted by the … also have a headache, muscle pain, swollen joints, or a rash. Chikungunya and dengue viruses are transmitted by the …
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… Sepsis (Septic Shock) On this page: What is sepsis? … problems, a fast heartbeat, chills, cool clammy skin, skin rashes, and shaking. Other symptoms may include a fever or … problems, a fast heartbeat, chills, cool clammy skin, skin rashes, and shaking. Other symptoms may include a fever or …
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… Missed Periods and Endurance Training On this page: Overview Overview What is the … secondary amenorrhea. It's more likely to happen if you are younger and if your periods are irregular to begin with. It … secondary amenorrhea. It's more likely to happen if you are younger and if your periods are irregular to begin with. It …
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… Arm Problems, Non-Injury On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … arm problems. That's because they lose muscle mass as they age. Children may have arm problems because they are usually … organs of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This …
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… Fever Seizures On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … seizure. The chance of another fever seizure varies with age. About 30% to 50% of children who have a fever seizure … usually don't cause long-term problems, such as brain damage, intellectual disabilities , or learning problems. Check …
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… Toothache and Gum Problems On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … decay . But you might not have a toothache in the early stages of decay. Other reasons for a toothache might include: … can progress until the bones that support the teeth are damaged. In this late stage, teeth may become loose and fall …
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… Carbonate/Magnesium Hydroxide - Chewable On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat) … stomach pain Do not use this medication in children younger than 12 unless directed by the doctor. Older adults …