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… problems are even more uncommon, but they can include damage to the opening of the urethra , heavy bleeding, severe … not to force the foreskin to retract. As your son gets older, teach him how to wash and care for his penis. There … the penis. Long-term problems, which are rare, include: Damage to the opening of the urethra . Scarring. Short-term …
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… Thyroid Cancer On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … that are inherited as well as those that happen as you get older. What are the symptoms? Many people don't have any … thyroid cancer. But past radiation treatment of your head, neck, or chest (especially during childhood) can put …
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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 … office for advice. Check your symptoms Diarrhea, Age 12 and Older Diarrhea, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 …
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… Glaucoma On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … of the condition. Some people get glaucoma after an eye injury or eye surgery. Some medicines ( corticosteroids ) … (OAG) if you: Have high pressure in the eyes. Are an older adult. Are of African descent. Have a family history …
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… Spinal Fusion for Scoliosis On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … work. Other factors considered before surgery include: Age, skeletal age, and status of puberty. Location of the … believe that surgery should be delayed until the child is older. That's because surgery stops the growth of the part …
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… for your bicycle so that you can take your child (toddler age or older) with you on bike rides. Look carefully into the … old enough to run or climb, which may not be until about age 2, they are probably strong enough to ride in a bike …
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… High Blood Pressure in Children and Teens On this page: … and what is high blood pressure depends on your child's age, sex, and height. The numbers change as your child … or kidney problems. How is it diagnosed? Children age 3 and older often have their blood pressure checked during routine …
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… Quick Tips: Successful Breastfeeding On this page: Overview Overview Some aspects of … you and your baby. For all positions, make sure the baby's head and chest are lined up straight and not turned to one … wherever you get a reaction (on the feet, neck, top of the head, or stomach). Change your baby's diaper. Get baby …
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… Child Safety: Fires On this page: Overview Overview Preventing household fires is one way to prevent injury or death from burns. Keep your family safe by … … Overview Preventing household fires is one way to prevent injury or death from burns. Keep your family safe by …
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… What are the benefits of oophorectomy? For people at average risk—this means no personal or family history of ovarian … is no clear benefit to removing the ovaries at any age. If you have severe premenstrual syndrome (PMS), … to have a hysterectomy to treat uterine prolapse. When my older sister had her hysterectomy, they also took her …