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… their proper position Improve your toddler’s appearance Image Visiting the dentist Be sure to take your toddler to the … the first baby tooth appears and no later than 12 months of age. Dental care for low-income families If you are on …
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… Type 2 Diabetes in Children On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk … high blood sugar levels. Over time, high blood sugar can damage a child's eyes, heart, blood vessels, nerves, and … your child: Is sick and has blood sugar that cannot be managed. Your doctor may have given you instructions on how to …
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… Brain Aneurysm On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … area between the brain and the skull ( subarachnoid hemorrhage ). This bleeding in the brain is also called a hemorrhagic stroke . The bleeding may lead to brain damage or even death. What causes it? A person may inherit the …
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… Paget's Disease of Bone On this page: What is Paget's disease of bone? Paget's disease is a problem of abnormal bone growth. It may …
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… Colour Blindness On this page: … least once before entering school, preferably between the ages of 3 and 5. footnote 1 How is colour blindness treated? … least once before entering school, preferably between the ages of 3 and 5. footnote 1 How is colour blindness treated? …
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… Common Types of Birthmarks On this page: Overview Overview Birthmarks are … types of birthmarks usually disappear without treatment by age 3 or 4. Port-wine stains are pink-red at birth and … by 18 months. Most hemangiomas disappear or fade by age 9. Most children who have hemangiomas have only one. Few …
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… Heart Murmur On this page: … In adults, abnormal murmurs are most often caused by damaged heart valves. Heart valves operate like one-way gates, … into and out of the heart. When disease or an infection damages a heart valve, it can cause scarring and can affect how …
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… Independent Living for People With Disabilities On this page: Overview Overview Some teens and … living that teens and young adults require. Community agencies help people with disabilities make the transition … adjust to independent living. Find out about local agencies that help people with disabilities to live on their …
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… Colorectal Cancer Test Recommendations On this page: Overview Overview Your … high risk, experts recommend regular screening for adults ages 50 to 74. footnote 1 Talk with your doctor about your … high risk, experts recommend regular screening for adults ages 50 to 74. footnote 1 Talk with your doctor about your …
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… Taste Changes On this page: Overview Overview Taste changes may include the complete loss of taste (ageusia), partial loss of taste (hypogeusia), a distorted … Taste changes may include the complete loss of taste (ageusia), partial loss of taste (hypogeusia), a distorted …
