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… Craniosynostosis On this page: … is a problem with the skull that causes a baby's head to be oddly shaped. In rare cases it causes pressure on … soon, the baby's brain usually develops normally, but the head has an odd shape. This is what happens in most cases. …
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… Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia On this page: … the anemia gets worse, you may: Feel weak, tired, and light-headed. Have pale skin. Have a sore, red tongue or bleeding … the anemia gets worse, you may: Feel weak, tired, and light-headed. Have pale skin. Have a sore, red tongue or bleeding …
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… Lumbar Spondylosis On this page: What is lumbar spondylosis? Spondylosis is age-related change of the bones (vertebrae) and discs of the … can range from mild to severe. What causes it? As your body ages, the discs between the bones of the spine become …
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… Cervical Spondylosis On this page: … and get better throughout the day. You may also have a headache. If bony growths are pushing against a nerve root … and get better throughout the day. You may also have a headache. If bony growths are pushing against a nerve root …
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… Normal Vaginal Discharge On this page: Overview Overview A vaginal … by pain, itching, burning, or redness. Varies with age, menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and use of birth control … discharge may be a symptom of a vaginal infection. Teenage girls may have a large amount of a watery discharge …
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… Meniscus Repair On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … It Works Risks Surgery Overview A meniscus tear is a common injury to the cartilage that stabilizes and cushions the … involves rehabilitation. But rehab varies depending on the injury, the type of surgery, and your doctor's preference. …
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… Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … loss of movement in a part of your body. A sudden, severe headache that is different from past headaches. Other symptoms include sudden confusion, vision …
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… Ulcerative Colitis On this page: Health Tools Symptoms What Happens … have: Fever over 38.3°C (101°F) or shaking chills. Light-headedness, passing out, or a rapid heart rate. Stools that … symptoms Diarrhea, Age 12 and Older Diarrhea, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Abdominal Pain, Age
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… and avoid complications from mucus buildup and blockage by performing an airway clearance technique (ACT). … positions except babies, who should not be placed in the head-down position ("tipping"). Tipping a baby can cause … you clap, depends on the child. Consider the following: Younger and smaller children require less force and time …
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… Aortic Dissection On this page: … of the arteries) and high blood pressure, traumatic injury to the chest, such as being hit by the steering wheel … the aortic wall and increasing the risk for a tear. Chest injury. Severe chest injury, such as might occur in an …