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… because of: Bleeding in the fetus before birth. Certain infections in the birth parent, such as toxoplasmosis or … may also cause a fever and redness along the shunt tract or valve. As your child grows, you'll need to watch … may also cause a fever and redness along the shunt tract or valve. As your child grows, you'll need to watch …
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… and a deviated nasal septum . Colds, allergies, or sinus infections. High blood pressure. Kidney disease. Liver … down the back of the throat. This type occurs more often in older adults because of other health problems they may have. …
Medications
… ulcerative colitis) myasthenia gravis inability to urinate (urinary retention) This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy or … not go away, mental/mood changes, headache, or dizziness. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
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… how long it takes for food to travel through the digestive tract . After you chew and swallow your food, it moves into … for food to travel from your mouth through your digestive tract to your anus is your bowel transit time. Sometimes, … or the slow movement of food through the digestive tract. See if one place in your intestines is slowing down …
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… tubs, or swimming pools are common areas where bacterial infections, athlete's foot, and warts can be spread to your … 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 … you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If …
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… transplant are making it possible to successfully treat adults. What To Expect You may spend up to 4 weeks or longer … of stem cell transplant become greater as a person gets older and/or develops damage to major organs. For these … transplant is risky because complications, such as severe infections and immune system problems, can occur. If the …
Medications
… may cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. Adults should not take more than 4000 milligrams (4 grams) … (such as trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate, urinary retention) This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy or … may cause agitation and excitement instead of drowsiness. Older adults may be more sensitive to the effects of this …
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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 …
Medications
… loss of body fluids (dehydration), as well as if you are older than 65 years or are using other drugs that may harm … blood that has a high level of antibodies which help fight infections. This product is also used to increase the number … of this medication, especially fever and vomiting. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of the …
Medications
… fast/irregular heartbeat) poor blood flow to the brain urinary retention or problems urinating (such as enlarged … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
