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… Bowel Obstruction On this page: Related Information What is a bowel … large intestine is partly or completely blocked. The blockage prevents food, fluids, and gas from moving through the …
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… Gender Identity Issues: Getting Support On this page: Overview Related Information Overview You may express gender in a way … or unfold over many years. Some people know from a young age that the gender they have been assigned doesn’t fit with …
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… Childhood Fears and Exposure to Violence On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Your child may seem anxious about everyday occurrences. School-age children usually are still dealing with a number of …
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… Colorectal Cancer Genetic Testing On this page: Overview What the Results Mean Accuracy of the Test Deciding About Testing Genetic Counselling Related Information Overview Colorectal cancer genetic … In these conditions, screening often starts sooner than age 40. Your doctor may suggest genetic testing if your …
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… Heart Block On this page: Health Tools Related Information What is heart block? … is more common in older people and may be the result of age and a combination of factors listed above. What are the …
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… Breastfeeding: Baby's Poor Weight Gain On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Most infants lose up to 10% of … week. Hasn't reached his or her birth weight by 2 weeks of age. Gains weight too slowly after 2 weeks of age. Poor …
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… Preventing Breath-Holding Spells in Children On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Parents may be able to prevent … tasks, and afterward when your child does them well. Encourage your child to play alone. This will help your child …
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… Spitting Up On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Almost all babies spit up, … serious problem, such as pyloric stenosis or gastroesophageal reflux disease . If you think your baby is vomiting, …
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… Comforting a Child Who Has a Respiratory Illness On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Here are some ways you can help … of the risk of Reye syndrome . Prevent dehydration. Encourage your child to drink extra fluids or suck on flavoured …
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… Lipoma On this page: Conditions Basics Related Information Conditions Basics What is a lipoma? A … non-cancerous soft tissue growth. Lipomas occur in all age groups but most often appear in middle age. Single …
