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… Mitochondrial Diseases On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What are … jobs is to make energy. These diseases can appear at any age. And they can affect many different areas of the body. … Kearnes-Sayre syndrome. Symptoms usually appear before the age of 20 and affect the eyes and ears. Leigh syndrome. It …
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… Protecting Your Child From Online Strangers On this page: Getting Started Getting Started There are fun reasons … someone they're not. For example, they can lie about their age and pretend to be a child or teen when they are an … video chat. This is often how dangerous online strangers engage with children. Talk about what to do if your child feels …
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… Stroke: Bladder and Bowel Problems On this page: Overview Overview Urinary … problems. Some things you can do to prevent bladder leakage include: Emptying your bladder at regular intervals, … with constipation, your doctor may recommend a bulking agent (such as Metamucil), a stool softener, or regular use …
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… Antihistamines On this page: Overview Overview Oral … antidepressants, sedatives, and tranquilizers. Read the package carefully, and ask your pharmacist or doctor to help you … Food Allergies Over-the-Counter Medicine Precautions Rash, Age 12 and Older Respiratory Problems, Age 12 and Older …
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… Cholesterol in Children and Teens On this page: Overview Overview A … doctor may suggest a cholesterol test based on your child's age, family history, or a physical examination. You can ask … cholesterol and triglycerides can depend on your child's age and gender. Treatment for high cholesterol Your doctor …
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… Spinal Cord Injury: Finding a Rehab Centre On this page: Overview Overview Rehabilitation … tell me about the patients in your centre, such as their ages? Do most of them have a specific level of injury? How … both short- and long-term goals? Does your centre encourage family members of all ages to participate in rehab …
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… Fluoride During Childhood On this page: Overview Overview … you use a rice-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste up to age 3. Ask your dentist if this is right for your child. Use a pea-sized amount for children ages 3 to 6 years. footnote 1 Tooth decay is reduced in …
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… Rhinoplasty On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … will pull back the skin. Parts of the bones and cartilage under the skin will be removed or reshaped. Then the … on a fully developed nose. This has usually occurred by age 15 or 16 in females and by age 17 or 18 in males. If …
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… Sensory and Motor Growth in Newborns On this page: Overview Overview Newborn senses … attracted to bold and contrasting patterns. By 3 months of age, infants can look directly at and follow objects. Around … usually develop 20/20 or 20/40 eyesight by 3 years of age. Newborn motor skills Motor skills develop as your …
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… Congenital Hydrocele On this page: … usually absorbed within a few months and at the latest by age 1 or 2. A hydrocele of the cord may be mistaken for an … remove the fluid if: Your child still has the hydrocele at age 2. The swelling comes and goes. The swelling causes …
