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… Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) On this page: Health Tools Symptoms What Happens … may first notice symptoms in children who are in this age group. How is ADHD treated? Treatment for ADHD will depend on the age of the person. It may include behaviour therapy and …
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… Travel Health On this page: Overview Health Tools Before You Go Precautions Along … local doctors and medical clinics. If you become ill with a fever or flu-like illness while travelling, seek medical … if either of the following occurs: You were sick with a fever or severe flu-like illness while travelling. You …
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… therapy (HT). Don't use HT. Try other treatment to manage your menopause symptoms. Key points to remember Hormone … medicines or cognitive-behavioural therapy to manage hot flashes. A lubricant gel or an estrogen cream, ring, … menopause. In most cases, menopause happens at around age 50, but everyone's body has its own timeline. As you get …
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… Time-Out On this page: Overview Overview Time-out means … enough to understand. This usually begins around 3 years of age. Time-out is not a punishment. It is an opportunity for … period. The rule of thumb is 1 minute for each year of age, with a maximum of 5 minutes for time-out. At the end of …
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… Failure to Thrive On this page: … or height more slowly than other children of the same age and sex. A baby who has failed to thrive may seem slow … Information Child Abuse and Neglect Growth and Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months Growth and Development, Ages 12 to 24 …
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… Puberty Issues On this page: Overview Overview Puberty is the time of life when … In general, puberty usually starts for girls between the ages of 9 and 11, and for most boys between the ages of 9½ and 13, although the exact age at which puberty …
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… Undescended Testicle On this page: Conditions Basics … testicle hasn't dropped by the time he is 6 months of age, your doctor may suggest treatment. What causes it? … probably want to check your baby again at 3 to 6 months of age. By this time, the testicle may have moved into place on …
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… Screening for Weight Problems On this page: Overview Overview … child compares physically to other children of the same age. Doctors update the chart at each routine examination to … weight in relation to his or her height. If your child is age 2 or older, find out his or her BMI with this …
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… Hip Fractures: What Increases Your Risk On this page: Overview Overview In … cause more fractures—including hip fractures—as people age because, starting at about age 30, bone begins to be reabsorbed by the body faster than …
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… Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia On this page: … The amount of vitamin B12 you need each day depends on your age and situation. footnote 1 Age 1 to 3 years: 0.9 micrograms (mcg) a day Age 4 to 8 …
