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… Hip Fracture On this page: … You might have a test such as: An MRI, which gives better images of bones and soft tissues. A CT scan, another way of … of falling. Hip Injuries, Age 11 and Younger Hip Injuries, Age 12 and Older Osteoporosis …
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… Alopecia Areata On this page: … hair follicles , which is where hair growth begins. The damage to the follicle is usually not lasting. Experts don't … the follicles. Alopecia areata is most common in people younger than 20. But children and adults of any age may be …
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… Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … to help your body stay healthy. If your bone marrow is damaged or destroyed, it can no longer make normal blood cells. … are good candidates for a stem cell transplant usually are younger than 70, do not have other diseases such as heart …
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… Concussion On this page: … that after a concussion the brain is more sensitive to damage. So while you are recovering, be sure to avoid … activities. Head Injury, Age 3 and Younger Head Injury, Age 4 and Older Health and Safety, Ages …
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… Environmental Illness On this page: Overview Health Tools Indoor Air Pollutants Preventing … you can get with other conditions. Examples are: Headache. Fever and chills. Nausea. A cough. Muscle aches. A rash. If you think …
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… Media and Your Child: Making Choices On this page: Many families enjoy using TV, … family, and the wider world. But it's important to manage your family's use of digital media. Too much screen time … the recommendations for different age groups. For children younger than 2 years: It's best to not turn on the TV, …
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… Pinworms On this page: What are pinworms? … Anyone can get pinworms, but they are most common in school-aged children. They are usually spread like this: A child … treatment. Pinworm medicine may not be safe for children younger than 2 and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. …
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… Breast Lumps On this page: Overview Overview Breast lumps are … the breast may be red or feel hot or solid. You may feel feverish or ill. Abscesses are treated with antibiotics and … growth. Several growths in both breasts are more common in younger women. Breast cancer usually feels like a hard or …
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… Child Safety: Preventing Drowning On this page: Overview Overview An infant or … toy. Toilets are drowning hazards, especially for children younger than 3. An older baby or young child can fall … where wells, open postholes, and irrigation canals or drainage ditches are nearby. Fill holes and install fences or …
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… Osteotomy for Osteoarthritis On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … removes, or sometimes adds, a wedge of bone near a damaged joint. This shifts weight from an area where there is … replacement for a few years and is usually reserved for younger people. What To Expect Recovery depends on the …
