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can a young adult die of pneumonia?

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It could happen.: Sadly that could occur if the pneumonia did not receive prompt medical treatment or if there were further medical complications.

Question 2

how common is lymphoma is young adults?

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Lymphoma: it depends on which kind of lymphoma.  Statistics are easily available on the Internet.

Question 3

is osteosarcoma rare or common in young adults?

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: Rare cancer, majority affecting young ages, reliable information including survival rates can be found at cancer.org.

Question 4

glomerulonephritis. how rare is it in young adults?

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Rare, but happens: Young adults can get focal segmental disease that causes high blood pressure and proteing loss. Other forms of gn also occur. The diagnosis depends on urinalysis and kidney biopsy. Many are treatable but not all depending on type. Obesity can cause gn. Also, drug abuse is more common in younger adults and can cause gn.

Question 5

what are the causes of spondylosis in younger adults?

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Variable: Often seen in setting of previous trauma or ongoing injury (example paratroopers)  can also be congenital.

Question 6

which is the most ultimate drug rehab for young adults?

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No clear answer: This is such a complex question depending on the person's needs/drug history/use etc. 
Have someone with experience at treating substance abuse do a screening interview to figure out the best way of this individual.

Question 7

what's the best medication for a young adult with anxiety?

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HOW YOUNG?: For adults no matter the age the treatment for anxiety would include a thorough evaluation to determine any medical or physical causes then therapy, relaxation techniques, meditation, exercise, good sleep hygiene, healthy eating habits, reduction of alcohol and caffeine. Consider depression and then may need medications like anti depressants or anxiolytics.

Question 8

is it possible for a young 18yr adult to have fibromyalgia?

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Not known: Fibromyelgia is a "bag of worm", though there are definite criteria set as well as few approved medications in the market . Clinically, all criteria never fit and pts never get complete pain relief sometimes, it is chronic pain syndrome or depression mimicking it. 
Aerobic exercises is best. I would suggest rather than thinking about it, start aerobic exercises - it will help for all above conditi.

Question 9

can you take 10mg propranalol daily? as a healthy young adult

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Need Diagnosis: You can only take Propranolol if you have been properly diagnosed with one of the medical conditions where it is medically indicated. It must be prescribed and monitored by a licensed provider.

Question 10

i need statistics on aspergers syndrome. how many people have it (children, young adults, adults). ?

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Not Well Established: The prevalence of Asperger syndrome (as) is not well established.  Experts estimate that as many as 1 in 88 children age 8 will have an autism spectrum disorder. No studies have yet been conducted to determine the incidence of Asperger syndrome in adult populations, but studies of children with the disorder suggest that their problems with socialization and communication continue into adulthood.

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