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… Epilepsy: Atonic Seizures On this page: Overview Overview An atonic … loss of muscle tone in the muscles that hold the body and head upright. The seizure occurs without warning and usually … helmets and restrict their activities to prevent serious injury. Epilepsy Current as of: …
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Headaches in Children On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms When to Call … 4 years footnote 1 2 hours or less for children 5 years and older footnote 2 Make sure that your child does not skip …
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… Milestones for 2-Year-Olds On this page: Overview Overview Children usually … (3 in.) to 13 cm (5 in.) , and gain about 2.5 cm (1 in.) in head circumference. (This is the measurement around the top of the head.) Go to the Dietitians of Canada web page "Is My Child …
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… Milestones for an 18-Month-Old Child On this page: Overview Overview Children usually … in.) to 12.7 cm (5 in.) , and gain about 2.5 cm (1 in.) in head circumference. (This is the measurement around the top of the head.) Are starting to lose the "baby" look. Your child, who …
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… Feeding Your Infant On this page: Overview Overview From … it is placed in the mouth. Can sit with support. Has good head and neck control. When your baby is ready to start … child will also eat a variety of foods as he or she gets older. By 12 months, your child will be able to eat many of …
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… easier. Here's some advice, organized by symptom. On this page: Coughing and sneezing Diarrhea Vomiting Fever Thrush … (fewer than four wet diapers in 24 hours for a baby older than four or five days) Increased thirst No tears Dry … eyes Greyish skin Sunken soft spot (fontanelle) on baby's head Irritable or extremely sleepy and difficult to wake up …
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… Cholecystitis On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … and swollen gallbladder. Infection or trauma, such as an injury from a car crash, can also cause cholecystitis. Acute … Pain for more than 6 hours, particularly after meals. Older people may not have fever or pain. Their only symptom …
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… Amblyopia On this page: Conditions Basics … Cry or complain when one eye is covered. Squint or tilt the head to look at something. Have an upper eyelid that droops. … weak eye. Cataracts Eye Problems, Non-Injury Nearsightedness (Myopia) Strabismus …
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… Your Child Avoid Tobacco, Drugs, and Alcohol . Stress Management: Helping Your Child With Stress . Health Topics Make … Action Open/close information section Health Topics Abusive Head Trauma Active Listening ADHD: Taking Care of Yourself … Action Open/close information section Health Topics Abusive Head Trauma Active Listening ADHD: Taking Care of Yourself …
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… Addison's Disease On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … the body cope with extreme physical stress from illness, injury, surgery, childbirth, or other reasons. Aldosterone … than normal. Loss of appetite. Diarrhea. Feeling light-headed. Feeling sick to your stomach or vomiting. Craving …