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… disorder (DMDD) is a new type of mood disorder in children and teens. Kids with DMDD feel irritable or angry … outbursts that are frequent, intense, and not normal for a child's age can be a sign of a problem. The symptoms of DMDD … disorders, like oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). When a child has DMDD, they may also have other disorders, (such as …
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… Cough Symptoms in Children On this page: Overview Overview A cough that is more noticeable when your child is lying down is usually caused by mucus running down … infection, such as a cold, sinusitis, or allergy. A child usually has a runny or stuffy nose, may be irritable, …
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… The specific program should be chosen according to the child's needs. High-functioning autistic children may be enrolled in mainstream classrooms and child care facilities—watching the behaviour of other …
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… On this page: Overview Overview If your child has severe joint damage from juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), your child's doctors may recommend a total joint replacement. As … this decision together, consider the following: Your child's age. Consider how old your child is. His or her …
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… Dehydration: Drinking Enough Fluids (Babies and Young Children) On this page: Overview Overview When your child is not feeling well, he or she may not want anything to drink. This may happen if your child has a fever or diarrhea or is vomiting. It is …
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… are part of the cause. For example, women who have had one child with spina bifida are more likely to have another child with the disease. Women who are obese or who have diabetes are also more likely to have a child with spina bifida. What are the symptoms? Your child's …
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… Conditions Basics What is sensory processing disorder? Children with sensory processing disorder have problems … smell, taste, vision, and hearing. In most cases, these children have one or more senses that either react too much … to stimulation. This disorder can cause problems with a child's development and behaviour. Children with autism …
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… Ones caused by viruses are more common in babies and young children than in adults. A rash may be caused by a viral illness if the child also has a cold, a cough, or diarrhea, or is in a daycare setting with other children who have viral illnesses. Most rashes caused by …
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… Conditions With Symptoms Similar to Depression in Children and Teens On this page: Overview Related … can cause symptoms that look like depression. Before your child or teen can be diagnosed with depression, a doctor may … Medical problems such as a low thyroid level and anemia. A child may have one or more of these other conditions along …
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… the eye can be prevented by using protective eyewear. Wear safety glasses, goggles, or face shields when working with … worst pain you can imagine? Signs of pain in an adult or child are different than signs of pain in a baby or toddler … system? What weakens the immune system in an adult or older child may be different than in a young child or baby . Yes …
