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… Down Syndrome: Helping Your Child Dress Independently On this page: Overview Related … syndrome who do not have severe physical disabilities can learn to dress themselves. Teach your child how to dress … when needed, in the daily routine of helping your child learn to dress and groom. This will help prevent and manage …
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… Child Who Is Overweight: Evaluating Nutrition and Activity … for meals. Is it the parent, a relative, or another caregiver? How often a child or teen eats away from home, such … that you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview When a doctor …
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… Down Syndrome: Helping Your Child Learn to Communicate On this page: Overview Related … Typically, these children have a much harder time learning to talk (expressive language) than with …
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… Allergies: Should I Take Shots for Insect Sting Allergies? Decision … in some people, can be costly, and usually take 3 to 5 years to complete. FAQs What are allergies to insect stings? … anaphylaxis ) to the shots. Because of this, the shots are given in a clinic or other health care setting where …
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… Plantar Fasciitis: Should I Have Surgery for Heel Pain? Decision Point You may … plantar fascia ) becomes strained and starts to get small tears. These can cause the ligament to become weak, swollen, … heal. A delay in being able to do your normal activities. Infection. Risks of anesthesia. The chance that symptoms …
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… Non-Surgical Nail Removal for Fungal Nail Infections On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect … months to grow back. The area exposed by the nail removal should be kept clean. You may cover the area with a thin … that you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Treatment Overview …
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… Multiple Sclerosis: Should I Start Taking Medicines for MS? Decision Point You … Lasting damage to the nervous system can occur in the early stages of MS. Early treatment may prevent or delay … from flu-like symptoms to headaches, chest pain, flushing, infections, and allergic reactions to the injection. Some of …
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… Blood Transfusions: Should I Bank Blood Before Surgery? Decision Point You may … a blood transfusion is very rare in Canada. The risk of infection from a blood transfusion is higher in less … before my surgery. Margaret, age 47 I had surgery a few years ago and had to have a blood transfusion. I had a pretty …
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… Stroke Prevention: Should I Have a Carotid Artery Procedure? Decision Point You … artery procedure along with taking medicines and having a heart-healthy lifestyle to help prevent a stroke. Don't have … footnote 5 Other risks of carotid endarterectomy include: Infection. Nerve damage that could cause serious problems, …
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… Erection Problems: Should I Try Inserted or Injected Medicines? Decision Point … advantages and disadvantages and decided to go ahead and give the injections a try. B.J., age 62 What matters most to … the options available to you? Yes No 2. 2, Are you clear about which benefits and side effects matter most to …
