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… Falls: Exercises for Strength and Balance On this page: Get started Health Tools Get started As people age, they lose muscle strength, which can make them more … In many communities, there are group exercise programs for older adults and classes such as tai chi . Check with your …
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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 … Younger, healthy people have a lower risk of problems while older people with other health problems have a higher risk. …
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… Amniocentesis On this page: Test Overview Health Tools Why It Is Done How To … because: You are concerned about your baby because of your age. As you get older, you have a greater chance of having a baby with a …
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… Functional Ovarian Cysts On this page: What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What … ovarian cyst. Check your symptoms Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding Female Genital Problems and …
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… Allergy Shots for Allergic Rhinitis On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect After Treatment Why … younger than 2 should not have allergy shots. Children ages 3 to 4 may find it hard to get many shots over a long … about whether allergy shots are right for your child. Older adults may be taking medicines or have other medical …
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… to prepare and give insulin injections. If your child is age 10 or older, he or she may be able to give insulin with … Do not throw a used syringe, needle, or insulin pen in a trash can. You can dispose of them in a metal container with …
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… Fetal Ultrasound On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … if you are pregnant with more than one fetus. Estimate the age of the fetus ( gestational age ). Estimate the risk of a chromosome defect, such as …
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… Prostate Cancer Screening On this page: Overview Overview The … benefits and risks of prostate cancer screening at about age 50. footnote 1 Men with higher risk may wish to discuss the need for screening at a younger age. Some things that put men at a higher risk include: …
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… Fluconazole - Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … that doesn't go away new or worsening lymph node swelling rash itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat) … Talk to your doctor about using fluconazole safely. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of …
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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) … in children younger than 12 unless directed by the doctor. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of …