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… do not sweat as effectively, or do not feel thirsty. Small children, who can't transfer heat very well. People with … do not sweat as effectively, or do not feel thirsty. Small children, who can't transfer heat very well. People with …
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… temperature is too low (hypothermia) or too high (fever). Children tend to have higher fevers than adults. Often you … temperature is too low (hypothermia) or too high (fever). Children tend to have higher fevers than adults. Often you …
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… at night and may or may not have a short nap Night waking Children are quick to develop habits, and waking at night to …
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… is the most common skin problem in babies and young children. The skin may look red, raw, scalded, or burned. A … fully dry. But don't use a blow-dryer on babies or small children. Leave diapers and incontinence briefs off as much … times a day, if the skin is very raw. For babies and young children, add 2 Tbsp (30 mL) of baking soda to a baby tub, a …
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… transplant. Not having a spleen. Pain in adults and older children Severe pain (8 to 10) : The pain is so bad that you … from more than 3.1 m (10 ft) [more than 1.5 m (5 ft) for children under 2 years and adults over 65]. A car crash in … It may ooze or trickle for up to 45 minutes. Pain in children under 3 years It can be hard to tell how much pain …
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… Although nausea may come with vomiting in adults and older children, children younger than age 3 usually can't tell you if they … other reasons why your baby may spit up. Most vomiting in children is caused by a viral stomach illness ( …
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… during the pregnancy to keep levels within a target range. Children who have diabetes need their parents' help to keep … in a target range and to exercise safely. Be sure that children learn the symptoms of both high and low blood … groups and diabetes education centres to help parents and children understand about blood sugar, exercise, diet, and …
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… ranges in colour from light to dark brown or orange. In children, earwax is usually softer and lighter than the earwax produced by adults. Children produce a lot of earwax. This tapers off as they … Quick Tips: Safely Giving Over-the-Counter Medicines to Children More self-care Ear Examination Using Cold and Heat …
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… problems. That's because they lose muscle mass as they age. Children may have arm problems because they are usually more active than adults. And children's bones and muscles are growing more quickly. They … taken after organ transplant. Not having a spleen. Pain in children under 3 years It can be hard to tell how much pain …
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… can absorb certain vitamins. Teething in babies and young children. Medicines such as phenytoin (Dilantin) or calcium … HomeTreatment RelatedInformation Pain in adults and older children Severe pain (8 to 10) : The pain is so bad that you … not bad enough to disrupt your sleep or activities. Pain in children under 3 years It can be hard to tell how much pain …
