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… Failure to Thrive On this page: … or height more slowly than other children of the same age and sex. A baby who has failed to thrive may seem slow … Information Child Abuse and Neglect Growth and Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months Growth and Development, Ages 12 to 24 …
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… Puberty Issues On this page: Overview Overview Puberty is the time of life when … In general, puberty usually starts for girls between the ages of 9 and 11, and for most boys between the ages of 9½ and 13, although the exact age at which puberty …
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… Undescended Testicle On this page: Conditions Basics … testicle hasn't dropped by the time he is 6 months of age, your doctor may suggest treatment. What causes it? … probably want to check your baby again at 3 to 6 months of age. By this time, the testicle may have moved into place on …
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… Screening for Weight Problems On this page: Overview Overview … child compares physically to other children of the same age. Doctors update the chart at each routine examination to … weight in relation to his or her height. If your child is age 2 or older, find out his or her BMI with this …
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… Hip Fractures: What Increases Your Risk On this page: Overview Overview In … cause more fractures—including hip fractures—as people age because, starting at about age 30, bone begins to be reabsorbed by the body faster than …
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… Prostate (TURP) for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect After Surgery Why It Is … can be removed and you can go home. Strenuous activity, constipation, and sexual activity should be avoided for … can be removed and you can go home. Strenuous activity, constipation, and sexual activity should be avoided for …
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… Your Family Medical History On this page: Overview Overview Health problems sometimes run in the … Family member Name Health problems. (Include approximate age when problem started or occurred.) If no longer living, cause of death. (Include the age at death.) My mother My father My sisters and …
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… Helping Your Child Build Inner Strength On this page: What Is Inner Strength? Health Tools What Gives a Child … adults, even in the face of poverty, divorce, or family tragedy. Are better able to stand up to peer pressure so they … alcohol, and smoking. Are better able to resist messages in the media that tell them to be or look a certain …
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… Family Life Cycle On this page: Independence Stage Coupling Stage Parenting: Babies Through Adolescents Empty Nest: …
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… Get the facts Your options Buy a commercial screening package. This is a bundle of screening tests offered by a … about your health. Don't buy a commercial screening package. Work with a doctor to decide which screening tests you … doctor can help you decide which tests you may need. A package of commercial tests may include recommended screening …
