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… have symptoms such as being very thirsty or having blurred vision. How is it diagnosed? The oral glucose tolerance test … more often than usual. Feeling very hungry. Having blurred vision. Most pregnant women urinate more often and feel more … hunger and slight nausea. Dizziness and headache. Blurred vision. Confusion. Check with your doctor if: You often have …
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… (rehab) program. Amount of growth remaining. Young children who still have a lot of bone growth remaining may … nearby growth areas in the bones. Size of the bones. Older children have larger bones, which are easier to fit with … parts. Even when total joint replacement is delayed, many children need custom-fit knee replacement parts. Other joint …
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… age. Remember that too many details might scare younger children. You know your child best, so allow enough time … before the hospital stay to explain what will happen. Some children react better when going to the hospital is … a health problem. There are many books—for parents and for children of various age levels—that help explain hospital …
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… reasons you may choose to adopt. Families may already have children and want to grow their family. Some people may … adoption has the potential to provide loving homes for children. Adoption can establish meaningful relationships … and legal considerations. You may wonder about the children who are available for adoption. The resources below …
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… Ages 6 to 10 Years On this page: Overview Overview Children between ages 6 and 10 years make major gains in … same times for both sexes. Team sports are a good way for children to build both motor skills and friendships. Most children's basic motor skills, such as kicking, catching, …
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… a mild case of chickenpox can get shingles. This includes children. You can't catch shingles from someone who has … may include: Inflammation , pain, and loss of feeling or vision in one or both eyes. Intense ear pain and a rash … a mild case of chickenpox can get shingles. This includes children. You can't catch shingles from someone who has …
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… of the first phase of two-stage orthodontic treatment of children with malocclusion (poor bite). Growth modification … when bones are still growing. It is most effective during children's growth spurts. Orthodontists use growth … a day. And children don't seem to mind closer parental supervision as much as teens do. Because the jaw continues to …
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… like a cold, it is very common and very contagious. Most children have had it at least once by age 2. RSV is usually … Act fussy or cranky. Be less hungry than usual. Some children have more serious symptoms, like wheezing . Call … Medicines to prevent RSV may be given to babies and children who are more likely to have problems with the …
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… causes stomach upset and diarrhea. Babies and very young children who have rotavirus infections need to be watched … Rotavirus infections often spread in settings where many children are together, such as daycare centres. Keep your … child. The rotavirus germs can then spread to other children from the caregiver's or child's unwashed hands. It …
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… have a positive effect on what seem to be symptoms of ADHD. Children without ADHD respond to psychostimulants similarly to children with ADHD. A trial of medicine is not used to … ADHD is estimated to affect about 3% to 10% of children. footnote 1 There is little evidence to support …
