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… How to Care for Your Child On this page: Overview Related Information Overview If your child has a mental … as prescribed. For example, doctors often prescribe a low dose of antidepressant medicines at first. This is to … or itching. Manic behaviour. This may include having very high energy, sleeping less than normal, being more impulsive …
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… Lung Disease in Infants On this page: Conditions Basics Related Information Conditions Basics What is … distress syndrome . But a ventilator's forced breathing and high oxygen levels can damage a baby's lungs. Infections. … called patent ductus arteriosus that affects blood flow to the lungs. Breathing meconium into the lungs during …
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… Dental Care: 6 Years to 16 Years On this page: Overview Related Information Overview By now your child … that contains fluoride . But teach your child not to swallow it, because fluoride can be toxic in large amounts. Use … foods, vegetables, and fruits. Try to avoid foods that are high in sugar and processed carbohydrates, such as pastries, …
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… Cocaine On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Cocaine is a powerful stimulant … surgeries. Cocaine is also called coke, C, snow, flake, or blow. It may contain other substances, such as cornstarch, … for sleep. When large amounts of cocaine are taken, the high is more intense. But large doses can cause strange or …
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… Agitation and Dementia On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Many people with Alzheimer's … you can try: Keep distractions to a minimum. Keep noise levels low and voices quiet. Develop simple daily routines for …
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… Malabsorption Syndrome On this page: Related Information What is malabsorption … vitamins, and minerals from the intestinal tract into the bloodstream. What causes it? Causes of malabsorption … the intestine itself, such as celiac disease . Absence or low levels of certain digestive enzymes. Diseases of the …
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… to Depression in Children and Teens On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Some other conditions can cause … stress disorder (PTSD). Medical problems such as a low thyroid level and anemia. A child may have one or more … to watch your child closely for signs of manic behaviour. Related Information Depression in Children and Teens …
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… Smoking: Choosing a Good Time to Quit On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Your attempt to quit is more … or relative is quitting. Harder times to quit may include: High-stress times. Times when you feel low or depressed. After a serious loss or difficult life …
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… Here are some suggestions to get you started. Eat slowly, and have meals in a quiet and relaxing environment. … Limit your intake of fresh fruit and fruit juice. These are high in fructose. People who have IBS may not be able to … bloating. Limit the amount of lactose you get. Lactose is a sugar found in milk. People who have IBS may have worse …
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… Pregnancy: Changes in Bowel Habits On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Constipation and hemorrhoids … strained bowel movements. The bowels commonly move more slowly when you're pregnant. And iron in prenatal vitamins … strained bowel movements. Pain, itching, and bright red blood on your stool are common symptoms of hemorrhoids. …
