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… Pneumatic Retinopexy for Retinal Detachment On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … ) injects a gas bubble into the middle of the eye. Your head is positioned so that the bubble floats to the detached … the gas bubble in the right place. You must keep your head in a certain position for most of the day and night for …
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… Tips: Helping Your Child Stay Safe and Healthy On this page: Get started Get started … fantasy and reality. Before your children act, encourage them to stop, take a breath, and think about the … 4 years footnote 1 2 hours or less for children 5 years and older footnote 2 Preventing illness Kids get dirty. They …
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… Dry Skin and Itching On this page: … skin? Dry skin is a common problem that can occur at any age. When you have dry skin, your skin may be rough, or … and Spider Bites Rash, Age 11 and Younger Rash, Age 12 and Older Scalp Problems Sunburn Current as of: March …
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… Preventing Tooth Decay in Young Children On this page: Overview Overview Tooth decay and … of fluoride toothpaste. Use a pea-sized amount for children ages 3 to 6 years. Start flossing your child's teeth when … an empty cup for your child to play with. Provide your older baby or toddler with healthy foods. Give your child …
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… Thyroid Hormone Replacement for Hypothyroidism On this page: Overview Overview Thyroid hormones … usually taken by mouth. How much you need depends on your age, your body weight, and whether you are pregnant. Thyroid … dose of replacement hormone. Children, pregnant women, and older adults may need to have their blood levels checked …
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… Malabsorption Syndrome On this page: … such as B12 and iron. Diarrhea, Age 12 and Older D-Xylose Absorption Test Giardiasis Upper …
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… or get pregnant while taking it. They may have a miscarriage, or their infant may be born with severe birth defects. … don't have enough information to know if this is true. Headaches and muscle or joint pain are less common side … hoping that he will outgrow the acne as he gets a little older." — Hakim, age 38 3. What matters most to you? Your …
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… Diabetes: Blood Sugar Levels On this page: Overview Overview … lower than 5.0 to 10.0 mmol/L. footnote 1 Children of any age with type 2 diabetes In general, experts suggest an A1c of 7.0% or less for children of any age who have type 2 diabetes. footnote 2 Your child's doctor …
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… Fitness: Getting Around Barriers to Exercise On this page: Overview Overview Even when you … see if you are doing something that may put you at risk for injury. Work with a fitness expert for a few sessions to … see if you are doing something that may put you at risk for injury. Work with a fitness expert for a few sessions to …
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… Pyloric Stenosis On this page: … get pyloric stenosis anytime between birth and 3 months of age. It rarely happens in babies older than 3 months. It usually starts about 3 to 6 weeks …
