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… Tongue-Tie On this page: … of the tongue. How is tongue-tie treated? If your baby is younger than 1 year of age and has problems with feeding, the doctor may do a …
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… With Changing Sleep Patterns as You Get Older On this page: Overview Overview Sleep patterns … Older adults often have ongoing sleep problems. Compared to younger people, older adults: Sleep fewer hours and take … cycle. Older adults spend less time in the most restful stages of sleep. It's common for older adults to sleep less …
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… Menarche On this page: Overview Overview Your first … menarche (say "MEN-ar-kee"). It usually starts around age 12. But it may start earlier or later. See your doctor … handle the stress of pregnancy. Girls age 10 or 11, or even younger, have become pregnant. You can also get pregnant in …
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… First Appointment On this page: Overview Overview Print this form and fill in the … When was my last menstrual period? _____________ At what age did my menstrual cycles begin? _________ My cycles are: … was my last prostate examination (if I am older than 50 and younger than 75)? ______________ If the results were …
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… without fusing the bones together. This is only done in younger children who are still growing. It's used when … that can happen with back surgery, such as nerve damage, lung problems, or spinal cord damage. No more growth in the fused area of a child's spine. …
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… time you are being treated for Graves' disease, if you are younger than 50, or if your thyroid gland is only swollen a … little bit (small goiter). Antithyroid medicine does not damage your thyroid gland. But it doesn't work for everyone, … see my doctor once or twice a year for monitoring. Harry, age 63 Some people tell me that taking radioactive iodine is …
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… Breast Cancer Screening On this page: Overview Overview … mammograms are the best screening test for people at average risk of breast cancer. Guidelines for when to start … screening program in your area. For people who are at average risk for breast cancer, the Canadian Task Force on …
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… Protecting Your Child From Infections On this page: Overview Overview Immunizations … toilet and after they blow their nose, especially if drainage gets on their hands. Teach your child to dry their hands … or accidentally urinates or passes a stool. Children younger than age 2 need a caregiver's help to prevent the …
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… Vaccine to Prevent COVID-19 On this page: Overview Overview The COVID-19 vaccine can help you … depends on which vaccine you get. It also depends on your age and health. Most people also need "booster" doses later … instructions on the label. Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18. It has been linked to Reye syndrome, a …
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… Cholecystitis On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … your gallbladder is working. It can also help find blockage in the tubes (bile ducts) that lead from the liver to … of time. Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Gallstones …
