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… with B12. This may include people who eat a vegan diet and older adults who don't eat a variety of foods. Other causes … 4 to 8 years: 1.2 mcg Age 9 to 13 years: 1.8 mcg Age 14 and older: 2.4 mcg During pregnancy: 2.6 mcg While …
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… more body fat and less water in the body to dilute alcohol. Older bodies also process alcohol less effectively, putting … young people differently. Alcohol and aging As you get older, your body processes alcohol more slowly. Older adults may have different risks associated with drinking. …
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… isn't always able to recognize a sensation as pain. An older child may be able to describe tingling, cramping, or … the sensation occurs. When a young child is in pain, the signs can be hard to recognize. Signs that may mean your child is in pain include: Changes …
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… if you have bloody diarrhea, a high fever, or other signs of serious illness. Call your doctor if you think you … as expected. Diarrhea, Age 12 and Older Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: … if you have bloody diarrhea, a high fever, or other signs of serious illness. Call your doctor if you think you …
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… Pain for more than 6 hours, particularly after meals. Older people may not have fever or pain. Their only symptom … thickening of the gallbladder wall, extra fluid, and other signs of cholecystitis. This test also allows doctors to … thickening of the gallbladder wall, extra fluid, and other signs of cholecystitis. This test also allows doctors to …
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… Age 11 and Younger Ear Problems and Injuries, Age 12 and Older Ear Tube Surgery Earwax Endoscopic Surgery for … Facial Injuries Facial Problems, Non-Injury Flu: Signs of Bacterial Infection Frequent Nosebleeds Harmful … Facial Injuries Facial Problems, Non-Injury Flu: Signs of Bacterial Infection Frequent Nosebleeds Harmful …
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… fainting severe stomach/abdominal pain bloody diarrhea signs of a stroke (such as weakness on one side of the body, … heart disease and high blood pressure increases with age. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
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… serious side effects, including: swelling hands/ankles/feet signs of infection (such as fever, chills) unusual tiredness … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
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… effects, including: muscle weakness mental/mood changes signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of … adjust your diabetes medication, exercise program, or diet. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
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… fainting severe stomach/abdominal pain bloody diarrhea signs of a stroke (such as weakness on one side of the body, … heart disease and high blood pressure increases with age. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
