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… Leg Problems, Non-Injury On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … problems. That's because they lose muscle mass as they age. Children may have leg problems for the same reasons as … not being able to move a limb for a long time, such as when using a cast or splint. Problems affecting the arteries …
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… page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What Happens Treatment Overview Self-Care … disorder by asking about eating habits and past health. Your doctor may also ask about your mental health and how … Doing Meditation Giving Support If you think your child has an eating disorder: Talk to them. Tell your child …
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… What are immunizations? Immunizations help keep you and your child from getting a disease. They contain medicine that … can then recognize and fight the disease if you or your child is later exposed to it. Immunizations are also …
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… normal? Thumb-sucking is normal in babies and young children. Most babies and toddlers suck their thumbs. They … stop most children from sucking their thumbs. But if your child has a sucking habit around age 4 or older, schedule a visit with your child's doctor or dentist. At home, treatment includes …
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… Non-Injury On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … your vision when you enter a dark room. Trouble focusing on close or faraway objects. Dark spots in the centre … These symptoms can affect your ability to function. Some children may have special risks for eye problems. Vision …
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… Cataracts in Children On this page: … signs of cataracts in children: You may see a cloudiness in your child's eye. The child may not look directly at or … time. You may see a white reflex instead of a red reflex in your child's eye. For example, in a photo of the child, one …
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… On this page: Overview Overview If your child has severe joint damage from juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), your child's doctors may recommend a total joint …
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… can reduce family stress and improve the functioning of the child with autism. footnote 1 Some families will need more … assistance from whatever sources are available. Talk to your health professional and investigate what help is … have a child with autism. There are many families who share your concerns and daily challenges. Local and national …
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… On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … any risk factors. This is especially true of many forms of childhood epilepsy. Symptoms The main symptom of epilepsy is … a seizure. These may include: Not getting enough sleep. Using drugs or alcohol. Being stressed. Skipping meals. If …
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… Allergic Reaction On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check … ones include: Food allergies. They are more common in children than adults. Food allergies are most common in … about whether the problem started soon after you began using a new medicine or a higher dose of a medicine. Or did …
