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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 … a parent, brother, or sister has had a stroke or TIA. Being older. The risk of TIA increases with age. Being of …
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… Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty On this page: Overview Overview Hip … that replaces the damaged outer surfaces of the femoral head found at the top of the thigh bone and, if needed, the … hip replacements. They have many years of activity ahead of them and put a lot of stress on their replaced hip …
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… siblings will have different reactions, depending on their ages and personalities. Some may adore the new baby right … Make friends with parents who have children the same age Make any major changes to your child’s routines - such … gift for becoming a big brother or sister How to help the older child with the new adjustment: If your child goes back …
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… Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is … people who are being treated for another serious illness or injury. Most of the time, people who get ARDS are already in … common cause of ARDS. footnote 1 A serious injury to the head or chest, or severe bleeding caused by an injury. An …
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… Your Child and the Dentist On this page: Overview Overview Choosing a … can make a visit seem more fun. If the dentist has audio headphones, does he or she have children's material? Does … a visit. The dentist may need to take action to prevent injury. In this situation, the first thing to do is to speak …
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… Cramps: Relieving Pain Menstruation: Not Having a Period by Age 15 Missed or Irregular Periods Missed Periods and … Simplex Virus Pubic Lice Rashes or Sores in the Groin Stages of Syphilis Syphilis Reproductive Health and Genital …
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… Type 1 Diabetes: Your Child's Role in Care On this page: Overview Overview Children with … and should take part in their treatment. As children get older and more experienced with the disease, they can … participate more in their treatment. Toddlers and preschool-aged children usually can't do tasks for diabetes care, such …
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… everyday can have tremendous benefits for people of every age and ability level. Only 16% of Canadian adults are … levels of physical activity and sedentary time for adults (ages 18-64 years). Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Older Adults (ParticipACTION, Canada) This website provides …
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… Teething On this page: Overview What to Expect Symptoms When to Call a Doctor … of the mouth or jaw, such as cleft palate . Has any facial injury that has damaged a tooth or gums. Routine Checkups … doctor before using mouth-numbing medicine for children older than age 2. The Canadian Dental Association (CDA) does …
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… Spina Bifida On this page: … push out of the spinal canal, and the nerves are often damaged. You may see a bulge in the skin. In some babies, the … Constipation, Age 11 and Younger Constipation, Age 12 and Older Pressure Injuries Scoliosis in Children and Teens …