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… Hydrocele On this page: … are common in newborns, they can also occur at any age in later life. What causes it? The cause of most … smaller as the body reabsorbs the fluid. Hydroceles in men younger than 65 may go away by themselves. But hydroceles in …
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… Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) On this page: … dies during sleep. If this happens to a healthy baby younger than 1 year old, it's called sudden infant death … ways of coping with the baby's death can strain a marriage and a family. Along with feeling grief, family members …
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… Breast Pain (Mastalgia) On this page: Overview Overview Many women have … when a period ends. Cyclic breast pain occurs more often in younger women. Most cyclic pain goes away without treatment … at menopause . Non-cyclic pain is most common in women ages 30 to 50. It may occur in only one breast. It is often …
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… Nervous System Problems On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … (conscious), to have thoughts and memories, and to use language. The nervous system is divided into two parts: The brain … Injury, Age 4 and Older Headaches Head Injury, Age 3 and Younger Self-Care Specific home treatment for symptoms …
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… Effective Parenting: Discipline On this page: Overview Overview Positive … proactively. The goal is to use techniques that encourage your child's sense of responsibility, nurture … between appropriate and inappropriate behaviour. Babies younger than age 18 months cannot understand these concepts. …
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… Medicine or Other Drug Use and Sleep Problems On this page: Overview Overview Many prescription and … Drinking a cup of coffee or other caffeine-containing beverage during the day can cause sleeplessness. Caffeine can … and minor injuries than do non-smokers, especially in younger age groups. Illegal drugs such as cocaine, …
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… Necrotizing Fasciitis (Flesh-Eating Bacteria) On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is necrotizing … have: Skin that is red, swollen, and hot to the touch. A fever and chills. Nausea and vomiting. Diarrhea. The infection may …
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… information section Health Topics Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Absorbent Products for Urinary Incontinence …
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… Canker Sores On this page: … or naproxen (such as Aleve). Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18 because of the risk of Reye syndrome . Be … mouthwash to use. Talk to your doctor if you have a fever, have trouble swallowing, or if your canker sores keep …
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… a runny nose, cough (which may or may not produce mucus), fever or sore throat. Your toddler may also be irritable. … your public health office or family doctor. Cold and fever medications Never give your toddler decongestant or … your doctor . Use acetaminophen (Tylenol) to reduce pain or fever. Always check the label carefully so you administer …
