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… Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) On this page: … dies during sleep. If this happens to a healthy baby younger than 1 year old, it's called sudden infant death … ways of coping with the baby's death can strain a marriage and a family. Along with feeling grief, family members …
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… Breast Pain (Mastalgia) On this page: Overview Overview Many women have … when a period ends. Cyclic breast pain occurs more often in younger women. Most cyclic pain goes away without treatment … at menopause . Non-cyclic pain is most common in women ages 30 to 50. It may occur in only one breast. It is often …
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… Nervous System Problems On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … (conscious), to have thoughts and memories, and to use language. The nervous system is divided into two parts: The brain … Injury, Age 4 and Older Headaches Head Injury, Age 3 and Younger Self-Care Specific home treatment for symptoms …
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… Effective Parenting: Discipline On this page: Overview Overview Positive … proactively. The goal is to use techniques that encourage your child's sense of responsibility, nurture … between appropriate and inappropriate behaviour. Babies younger than age 18 months cannot understand these concepts. …
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… Medicine or Other Drug Use and Sleep Problems On this page: Overview Overview Many prescription and … Drinking a cup of coffee or other caffeine-containing beverage during the day can cause sleeplessness. Caffeine can … and minor injuries than do non-smokers, especially in younger age groups. Illegal drugs such as cocaine, …
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… Self-Care Supplies On this page: Overview Overview More of your health care takes place … helpful first-aid supplies to have at home: Adhesive bandages, such as Band-Aids, in assorted sizes Adhesive tape, … clippers Pillbox Scissors Thermometer If you have children younger than age 6, consider adding these: Bulb aspirator or …
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… Burns and Electric Shock On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … and cause of the burn; the affected body area; and the age and health of the burn victim. Any other injuries that … your doctor first if you need to use the cream for a child younger than age 2 or for use in the genital area. An …
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… Groin Problems and Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … organs of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This … Age 12 and Older Urinary Problems and Injuries, Age 11 and Younger Male Genital Problems and Injuries Female Genital …
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… Appendicitis On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … cause problems. Appendicitis is most common in people ages 10 to 30, but it can happen at any age. With treatment, … treatment. Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Current as …
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… information section Health Topics Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Absorbent Products for Urinary Incontinence …