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… Type 1 Diabetes in Children On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … can harm many parts of the body. These include the eyes, heart, blood vessels, nerves, and kidneys. Type 1 diabetes … careful and do all the right things, your child can have problems with low or high blood sugar. Teach your child to …
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… Amblyopia On this page: Conditions Basics … an automatic response. Your child has no control over it. Early treatment usually can reverse amblyopia. The younger … ask about symptoms, any family members who have had vision problems, other possible risk factors such as low birth …
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… Appendicitis On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … does in the body, but most of the time it doesn't cause problems. Appendicitis is most common in people ages 10 to … This can be very serious. What causes it? It's often not clear why someone gets appendicitis. In some cases, a small …
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… Nearsightedness (Myopia) On this page: … may be caused by a change in the cornea or the lens . These problems cause light rays entering the eye to focus in front …
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… Early years, children and youth Last updated January 7, 2025 … what a healthy 24 hours looks like for people of all ages when it comes to physical activity, sedentary behaviour … and youth, how they can be active and how to prevent injuries from activity: Keeping children and teenagers …
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… Asthma: Ways to Take Inhaled Medicines On this page: Overview Overview When you use … medicine. A spacer is recommended for children age 5 and older. A spacer and a face mask are recommended for children … Dry powder inhaler (DPI) This device is for children 4 years and older and adults. How well the DPI works may depend …
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… predict your risk of a fracture. Bisphosphonates can cause problems with the jaw or thigh bone. But most women do not … more likely if women take bisphosphonates for more than 5 years. Whether you take medicine or not, healthy habits can … a test to find out your bone density , depending on your age and your health. What healthy habits can help protect …
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… Short-term incontinence is often caused by other health problems or treatments. This topic is about the different … is caused by more than one problem or if the cause is unclear. How is it treated? Treatments are different for each … Cancer Prostatitis Quitting Smoking Urinary Problems and Injuries, Age 12 and Older Urinary Tract Infections in …
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… Dry Skin and Itching On this page: … skin. Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly at night, and wear thin cotton gloves to bed. This is helpful for very dry … medicines, see your doctor to prevent more serious skin problems. Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) …
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… Reye Syndrome On this page: … disease that most often affects children ages 6 to 12 years old. It can cause brain swelling and liver damage. It … from Reye syndrome in a few weeks and have no lasting problems. What causes it? Experts don't know what causes …
