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… Strabismus On this page: … Without treatment, strabismus can cause permanent vision problems. For example, if the child is not using one eye … eyes (strabismus), and defects in visual acuity in children younger than 5 years of age. footnote 1 If you have concerns …
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… Avoiding Mercury in Fish On this page: Overview Overview … breastfeeding, or are the parent or caregiver of a child age 11 or younger, talk to your doctor about which fish are safe for …
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… Animal and Human Bites On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … screws, catheters, and medicine pumps. Yes Diabetes, immune problems, peripheral arterial disease, or surgical hardware … Is the swelling over a joint, such as the ankle, elbow, or hip? Yes Swelling is over a joint No Swelling is over a …
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… Sinusitis: Over-the-Counter Medicines On this page: Overview Overview Medicines … for young children or for people who have certain health problems, so check the label first. Do not give cough and cold medicines to a child younger than 6 years old unless your child's doctor has told …
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… Thinking About Oophorectomy On this page: Overview Overview Oophorectomy (say … may want to think about. You won't need surgery later for problems with your ovaries. For instance, sometimes growths … for people who have their ovaries removed when they are younger. The benefits of keeping your ovaries go down as you …
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… Food Safety: Storing On this page: Overview Overview Storing food … Cook or freeze them. Other foods may have a longer storage time in the refrigerator. Eggs can be stored for 3 to 5 … or rusting. Diarrhea, Age 11 and Younger Diarrhea, Age 12 and Older Foodborne Illness and …
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… relieves pain. When your menstrual periods stop at around age 50 (menopause) and your estrogen levels drop, … cases, scar tissue remains after menopause and can cause problems. Taking out the uterus and ovaries is a major … The low estrogen also makes your bones start to thin at a younger age. This raises your risk of osteoporosis later in …
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… Ulcerative Colitis On this page: Health Tools Symptoms What Happens … and stool sample testing. Testing can help rule out other problems that can cause similar symptoms, such as Crohn's … symptoms Diarrhea, Age 12 and Older Diarrhea, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Abdominal Pain, Age …
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… Chronic Lung Disease in Infants On this page: Conditions Basics … in the newborn's lungs is causing breathing and health problems. The lungs trap air or collapse, fill with fluid, … Premature (Preterm) Infant Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection …
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… Helping Your Child Build Inner Strength On this page: What Is Inner Strength? Health Tools What Gives a Child … to accept change. Inner strength can help a child face problems. Children who are resilient: Are more likely to … Around age 9, many children successfully form close friendships. Forming these relationships helps children learn …
