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… Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … may cause a slipped capital femoral epiphysis. An injury or a rapid increase in body weight or height may … Groin Problems and Injuries Hip Problems, Age 11 and Younger Hip Problems, Age 12 and Older Current as …
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… Child Safety: Bathing On this page: Overview Overview Many drowning and … reach. Never leave children in charge of watching their younger siblings while bathing, even if they are in the tub … after the bath. Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years …
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… for infection. For example, you're at high risk if you're younger than 25 and sexually active, or if you've had more … people whose other partners have an STI. Are younger than age 25. Have a current STI or a history of STIs. Have sex … Trade sex for drugs or money. Chlamydia The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) recommends a chlamydia test for …
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… Meniscectomy for a Meniscus Tear On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … of a torn meniscus . A meniscus tear is a common knee joint injury. Surgeons who perform meniscectomies ( orthopedic … try to remove as little of the meniscus as they can. Younger people who have a meniscus tear from an injury are …
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… Hydrocele On this page: … Hydroceles that appear later in life may be caused by an injury or surgery to the scrotum or groin area. Or they can … 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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… Colic On this page: What To Expect Home Treatment When To … respond better to someone who is "fresh" and relaxed. Plan ahead by scheduling help before you need it. Have a list of … or whether crying is possibly related to an illness, an injury, or a medical condition . To find out, your doctor: …
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… Quick Tips: Babyproofing Your Home On this page: Get started Get started To a baby's … your baby safe and still let your baby explore. To prevent injury You can't watch your baby's every move. But there are … fall. Don't use accordion-style gates, because your baby's head could get caught. Keep cords from blinds, drapes, and …
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… Chickenpox (Varicella) On this page: Condition Overview Health Tools Cause Symptoms What … people feel sick and have a fever, a decreased appetite, a headache, a cough, and a sore throat. The itchy chickenpox … first having the early symptoms. Babies 6 months old and younger may have some protection against chickenpox from …
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… Aspirin for Pain, Fever, and Inflammation On this page: Overview Overview Aspirin (such as … and inflammation. Warning: Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18 unless your doctor tells you to do so … Information Back Problems and Injuries Fever or Chills, Age 12 and Older Menstrual Cramps Neck Problems and Injuries …
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… Weakness and Fatigue On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … make them worse. Recent health events , such as surgery or injury. These kinds of events can cause symptoms afterwards … Symptoms of serious illness may include: A severe headache. A stiff neck. Mental changes, such as feeling …
