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… Aortic Aneurysm On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What … of the aorta. This type of aneurysm might be caused by an injury. What causes it? The wall of the aorta is normally … aneurysms. Examples include syphilis and endocarditis . Injury. A sudden, intense blow to the chest or belly can …
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… Syndrome: Helping Your Child Avoid Social Problems On this page: Overview Overview Your child may … and adults who have Down syndrome vulnerable to abuse, injury, and other types of harm. You can help manage and … and adults who have Down syndrome vulnerable to abuse, injury, and other types of harm. You can help manage and …
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… Stopping a Nosebleed On this page: Overview Overview Most nosebleeds … your nose to clear any clots. Sit up straight and tip your head slightly forward. Do not tilt your head back. This may cause blood to run down the back of your …
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… type 2 diabetes. Take the medicine metformin (Glucophage) to help prevent type 2 diabetes. Key points to remember … diabetes can harm your eyes, nerves, and kidneys. It can damage your blood vessels. This can lead to heart disease, … more from making major lifestyle changes. And many people younger than 60 benefit more from taking metformin. footnote …
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… Gallstones On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … of gallstone pain. Check your symptoms Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Examinations and Tests Most people who have … Gallstones Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Cholecystitis …
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… Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight On this page: How to know if your child is overweight Health Tools Weight management goals for your child who is overweight How you can … 5 years and older. footnote 2 And it's best for children younger than 2 to not watch TV, watch movies, or play games …
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… Vegetarian Diets On this page: Overview Eating a Healthy Diet Vegetarian Diets for … fortified with vitamin B12 (such as fortified soy beverage) or take a supplement that contains vitamin B12. Get … use whole milk. Don't use low-fat or skim milk. (Children younger than 9 months of age should not drink cow's milk.) …
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… The decision you and your doctor make depends on your age, health, and activity level, and on how much pain and … affects all parts of the joint. For example, when cartilage breaks down, the bones start to rub against each other. … such as bowleg and knock-knee. It is usually done for younger, active people who have mild arthritis and who want …
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… Phenylketonuria (PKU) On this page: Conditions Basics … levels of phenylalanine are at risk for having a very small head, intellectual disability, growth problems, and heart … levels of phenylalanine are at risk for having a very small head, intellectual disability, growth problems, and heart …
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… Scoliosis in Children and Teens On this page: Health Tools Symptoms What Happens … other. One hip may look higher than the other. The child's head isn't centred over their body. One shoulder blade may … other. One hip may look higher than the other. The child's head isn't centred over their body. One shoulder blade may …
