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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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… 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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… 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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… 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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… Avoiding Mercury in Fish On this page: Overview Overview … you eat a lot of fish high in mercury, it may take up to a year for your mercury levels to drop. Choosing fish that is … to no more than 150 g (5.3 oz) a month. Children 5 to 11 years of age should limit high mercury fish intake to no more …
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… Gestational Diabetes On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … first occurs during pregnancy. High blood sugar can cause problems for you and your baby. But with treatment, most … of prediabetes. Talk to your doctor about your risks. Learn more Obesity and Pregnancy Prevention In some women, …
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… Bronchiolitis On this page: … virus (RSV) , and frequently occurs in the late fall to early spring. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of … prevent it? It is common for children to get respiratory problems (such as bronchiolitis caused by a viral …
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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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… Sinusitis: Over-the-Counter Medicines On this page: Overview Overview Medicines … for young children or for people who have certain health problems, so check the label first. Do not give cough and cold medicines to a child younger than 6 years old unless your child's doctor has told you to. If you …
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… Thinking About Oophorectomy On this page: Overview Overview Oophorectomy (say … may want to think about. You won't need surgery later for problems with your ovaries. For instance, sometimes growths … your risk for some long-term health problems, such as heart disease and stroke. These risks may be higher for …