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… Depression in Children and Teens On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … your child stays with their treatment plan. You can encourage healthy choices, like regular exercise. But depression … suicide in your child or teen. These signs may change with age. Warning signs of suicide in children and teens may …
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… Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis On this page: Symptoms What Happens When to Call a … (DMARDS) and other types of medicine to prevent joint damage. NSAIDs can help reduce pain and inflammation. Other … prevent contractures . You may need to help an infant or younger child do the exercises. Find a balance between rest …
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… burn off the wart. Or you can have the wart cut out (curettage). If these treatments don't work, your doctor can try … Pain. Scarring. Infection. Pigment changes. Nerve damage. Why might your doctor recommend treatment for warts? … through the tip of a needle to burn off your warts. Curettage: Your doctor numbs the area around your warts and then …
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… as infection or clotting of the dialysis access . Encourage you to talk with your loved ones about end-of-life goals … around the dialysis access that can lead to a bowel blockage, but this is rare. Problems linked to hemodialysis may … of not feeling good and want to die comfortably. Georgia, age 81 I've had family members receive dialysis because of …
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… FAQs What is Alzheimer's disease? Alzheimer's disease damages the brain . It causes a steady loss of memory and … Common side effects of memantine are: Dizziness. Confusion. Headache. Trouble moving your bowels (constipation). It's … Common side effects of memantine are: Dizziness. Confusion. Headache. Trouble moving your bowels (constipation). It's …
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… you can't stay on the diet, you may end up feeling discouraged and give up on trying to change your eating habits. … follow a diet plan if I'm going to make this work. Dennis, age 29 I've tried dieting to lose weight before. It always … in the way I eat instead of doing a temporary diet. Sue, age 45 I've tried to lose weight on my own. But it is too …
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… may change. Uterine fibroids are more common as you age, especially from your 30s and 40s until menopause. Most … Birth control pills have possible side effects, such as headaches and light or skipped periods. They may be a risky … Birth control pills have possible side effects, such as headaches and light or skipped periods. They may be a risky …
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… edge. Sleep problems or drowsiness. Loss of sexual desire. Headaches. If you were taking antidepressants at the end of … anxious or on edge. Sleep problems. Loss of sexual desire. Headaches. More research is needed before doctors can say … and my baby more if I did not take antidepressants. Cindy, age 27 I was sailing along with my pregnancy, doing great, …
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… restore a normal heart rate when certain problems have damaged the heart's electrical system , which normally keeps … My doctor says a pacemaker could help me feel better. Jack, age 66 My doctor says my heart rate is slow. But I can still … I'll keep taking my medicine and following my diet. Serena, age 55 I get dizzy sometimes, and my doctor says I have a …
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… Smoking: Health Risk for Family Members On this page: Overview Overview Most people know … aerosol exposure. Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years … aerosol exposure. Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years …