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… Tips for Parents of Children With Epilepsy On this page: Overview Overview If your child has epilepsy , there are many ways to lower his or her … on cribs and beds, and use padded side rails on your older child's bed. But don't use sleep positioners, bumper pads, …
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… at the same time. Strabismus most often begins in early childhood. It is sometimes called crossed-eyes, walleye, or … to merge what one eye sees with what the other eye sees. A child rarely outgrows strabismus after it has developed. … can cause permanent vision problems. For example, if the child is not using one eye because it is misaligned, the …
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… first year, which often is reflected in how much they eat. Children this age may eat robustly one day and very little … and eating. There are two basic "rules" for feeding your child: You decide what, when, and where to feed your child. Your child decides how much and whether to eat. Try …
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… Comparing Symptoms of Normal Moodiness With Depression in Children On this page: Overview Overview It is normal for your child to be moody or somewhat grouchy as they get older. But if your child is sad or grouchy for a long time or seems to take …
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… from a CT scan is less than 1 in 1,000. The risk of a child getting cancer from the same CT scan can be much higher. footnote 1 A child who was treated with radiation for cancer early in … and pediatric computed tomography (CT): A guide for health care providers. Available online: …
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… plan. And you can put this information in your advance care plan. Turning off your ICD is legal. It isn't … as your health problems get worse? What type of health care do you want at the end of life? Do you want to be … want to keep your ICD on until you can achieve them. Your care and comfort. If you turn off your ICD, you will still …
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… uses praise, encouragement, and rewards to help a child gain bladder control. It's about telling children that they have control of their bodies and … more dry nights. For best results, keep a record of your child's progress. And work with your child to design a …
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… ear pulling, jabbing, shoving, or choking. Forcing a child to assume a position that becomes painful over time. Confining a child in an uncomfortable space. Denying bathroom privileges. Forcing a child to eat a noxious substance, such as soap or dog food. …
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… for bedwetting. footnote 1 They work best for older children who can hear the alarm and wake themselves. If … aren't helping, then an alarm may be a good choice for your child. Moisture alarms may be used with other treatments. The alarms aren't meant for children who wet the bed only once or twice a week. footnote …
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… leave the outpatient centre, you will get the immediate eye care that you need after surgery. The surgeon will review … visits. They will also tell you what to do for emergency care if you need it. The eye that was operated on may be … leave the outpatient centre, you will get the immediate eye care that you need after surgery. The surgeon will review …