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Skin Conditions Hives can be (but aren’t always) an allergic response to something you touched, inhaled, or swallowed. Signs & Symptoms * Red or pink, raised areas on the skin (welts). Each welt can range in size from less than 1/8″ to 8″ or larger in diameter. * Itching * Hives often appear, sometimes in […]
Abdominal & Urinary Conditions As you age, your digestive muscles move slower. Your body makes less acid. Other things can hamper the digestive system, too. These include: * Increased use of medicines * Getting less exercise * Changes in eating habits * Dental problems * Loss of muscle tone and elasticity. This could be a
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First Aid Signs & Symptoms For a Severe Injury * The scalp, neck, or back bleeds. * It looks like the head, neck, or back is in an odd position. * Pain is felt in the back, neck, and/or head. The pain can be severe. * Stiff neck. * Abdominal pain. Vomiting. * Blood or
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Ear, Nose & Throat Conditions People over age 50 are likely to lose some hearing each year. The decline is usually gradual. About 30% of adults age 65 through 74 and about 50% of those age 85 and older have hearing problems. Hearing problems can get worse if they are ignored and not treated. People
Heart & Circulation Problems Signs & Symptoms Palpitations can be felt in the chest, throat, or neck. With them, it feels like the heart is pounding, racing, and/or fluttering. It can feel like the heart has skipped a beat. Causes Most of the time, palpitations are not a serious problem. Common causes include: * Anxiety.
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Abdominal & Urinary Conditions Heartburn has nothing to do with the heart. It involves the esophagus and the stomach. The esophagus passes behind the breastbone alongside the heart. The irritation that takes place there feels like a burning feeling in the heart. Indigestion is a general term for discomfort in the abdomen that comes after
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First Aid Sweat evaporates from the skin to cool the body. If this personal cooling system does not work right or fails to work, heat exhaustion or a heat stroke can occur. Heat exhaustion is a warning that the body is getting too hot. With a heat stroke, body organs start to overheat. They will
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First Aid Most heat-related deaths occur in the hot summer months. Elderly and very young persons and people with chronic health problems are most at risk. Sweating normally cools the body. During hot weather, sweating isn’t enough. Body temperature can rise to dangerous levels and you can develop a heat illness. This includes heat stroke,
Dental & Mouth Concerns Signs, Symptoms & Causes Gum (periodontal) diseases include: Gingivitis. The gums are swollen due to bacteria from plaque and tartar on the teeth. With gingivitis, the gums are red and bleed easily. Periodontitis. This is swelling around the tooth. It occurs when gingivitis is not treated. With periodontitis, pockets form between
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Skin Conditions Most men have some degree of baldness by age 60. After age 60, 50% of women do. Signs & Symptoms * Thinning of hair on the temples and crown. * Receding hair line. * Bald spot on back of head. * Areas of patchy hair loss. Causes * Normal aging. Family history of
