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… testing for babies and toddlers during routine checkups. footnote 1 Specific checks for autism spectrum … your child's abilities with the normal milestones of children of the same age. At routine checkups, the doctor will watch for early signs of …
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… My Feelings Diabetes: Home Blood Sugar Diary Diabetes in Adults: Record of My High Blood Sugar Emergency Diabetes in … Adults: Record of My Low Blood Sugar Problems Diabetes in Children: Record of My Child's High or Low Blood Sugar … Adults: Record of My Low Blood Sugar Problems Diabetes in Children: Record of My Child's High or Low Blood Sugar …
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… Overview What To Expect Home Treatment When To Call Routine Checkups What is colic? … nurture or emotionally connect with your baby. Routine Checkups You can ask your doctor about your concerns … Age 3 and Younger Gastroesophageal Reflux in Babies and Children Growth and Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months Growth …
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… Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and dental cavities . It may be added to local water supplies, … if this is right for your child. Use a pea-sized amount for children ages 3 to 6 years. footnote 1 Tooth decay is … water supplies and bottled water are safe for children and adults. If your child has a high risk of getting cavities, …
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… based on how often breathing stops during sleep. For adults, breathing may stop as few as 5 times an hour (mild … Have nighttime choking or gasping spells. Symptoms in children Children who have sleep apnea nearly always snore. … with CPAP or corticosteroid medicine. In some cases, a dental device that widens the mouth can help. Children who …
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… Before surgery, a baby may wear a mouth support (such as a dental splint) or a soft dental moulding insert along with … is affected by cleft lip, surgery may help fix it. Some children may need other treatment, such as speech therapy, … child know how to answer questions from other children and adults. You can also ask your doctor what treatments can …
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… an option for most people who have aortic valve stenosis. Children, teens, and young adults Valvuloplasty might be used in some children, teens, and young adults in their 20s who have …
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… a variety of issues during your child's regularly scheduled checkups. In addition to talking about health problems, your … becomes pregnant. (Females with Down syndrome can have children. Males are usually sterile.) Future living … Ask for referral to a doctor who has experience treating adults who have Down syndrome. Current as of: March …
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… Overview What can you expect from your child at this age? Children in this age range are gaining many new skills. They … make sure your child is immunized, and go to all routine checkups. Take safety measures around the home. For example, … you'll need to keep checking the safety of your home. Accidental injuries are one of the leading causes of death in …
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… usual Having a hard time falling asleep Symptoms in young children Young children can have the same symptoms of a concussion as older children and adults. But sometimes it can be hard to tell if a small …
