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… ADHD and Hyperactivity On this page: Overview Overview What is … Disorder (ADHD) Growth and Development, Ages 11 to 14 Years Growth and Development, Ages 6 to 10 Years Medicines for ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity …
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… Preterm Labour On this page: Cause Prevention Symptoms What Happens … is preterm labour? Preterm labour is labour that comes too early—between 20 and 37 weeks of pregnancy. In labour, the … birth, but it may. A baby born too early may have serious problems, such as chronic lung disease. This is because many …
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… Normal Menstrual Cycle On this page: Overview Normal Menstrual Cycle Menarche and the … menstrual bleeding, or period. Periods happen from the early teen years until menopause, around age 50. A normal … Or you may have mild to severe symptoms. If you have problems, ask your doctor about over-the-counter medicine. …
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… Summary Get the facts Your options Take isotretinoin to clear up severe acne. Use other treatments for your acne. This … or get pregnant while taking it. They may have a miscarriage, or their infant may be born with severe birth defects. … in your blood. So you may be more likely to get health problems such as heart disease. For this reason, you need to …
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… can program it to match your changing schedule. After you learn how to work with a pump, it can make living with … big swings in your levels. People who use pumps have fewer problems with very low blood sugar. Insulin pumps are very … doctor recommend an insulin pump? Your doctor might encourage you to get an insulin pump if: You have big swings in …
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… Fibromyalgia On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … on the body that hurt when pressed. Some people have other problems, such as fatigue, sleep problems, and depression. … tired. Headaches. Morning stiffness. Trouble thinking clearly. Irritable bowel syndrome. Symptoms tend to come and …
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… Down Syndrome: Helping Your Child Eat Independently On this page: Overview Overview Children with Down syndrome can learn to eat by themselves with your help and encouragement. … eating solid food. Most children overcome these types of problems, although they will likely master eating skills at …
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… Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease On this page: Overview … kidney disease and may begin treatment. Manage other health problems, such as diabetes and high blood pressure. See your … Chronic Kidney Disease Creatinine and Creatinine Clearance Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: …
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… from spreading. When your menstrual periods stop at around age 50 (menopause) and your estrogen levels drop, … cases, scar tissue remains after menopause and can cause problems.) Several hormones may be used. You would start … birth control hormones works for you, you can use them for years (unless you plan to get pregnant). For some women, …
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… event or have it happen to them to get PTSD. Sometimes learning that a traumatic event happened to a loved one can … Sexual violence, such as sexual assault (rape). Serious injuries, such as a car wreck. Natural disasters, such as a … may find it hard to be in relationships, and you may have problems with your spouse and family. You may become …