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… Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Genetic Testing On this page: Overview About the Test Deciding About Testing Genetic … more likely to have lung diseases and will get them at a younger-than-normal age (30 to 40 years old). Some types of … of possible changes in this gene, but only a few cause problems. To have this condition, you have to get the …
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… overweight makes you more likely to have serious health problems, such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Surgery … the pylorus remains intact. The pylorus controls food drainage from the stomach. The pylorus is connected to a lower … in children. footnote 1 Weight-loss surgery for people younger than 18 is not usually available in Canada. Compare …
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… Your Home and Work Area When You Have Arthritis On this page: Get started Get started The pain … for you to do your daily tasks. For instance, if you have problems with your hands or fingers, you may find it hard to … or to open and close a door. If you have problems with your hips or knees, it may be hard to go up and down stairs or …
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… Type 1 Diabetes in Children On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … careful and do all the right things, your child can have problems with low or high blood sugar. Teach your child to … harder on a child. Help your child understand the relationship between food and blood sugar. Make it clear to your …
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… Elbow Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … strength ( osteoporosis ) as they age. They also have more problems with vision and balance, which increase their risk … the problem may be causing a fever? Some bone and joint problems can cause a fever. Yes Possible fever No Possible …
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… Cerebral Palsy On this page: Health Tools Cause Prevention Symptoms … include premature birth, certain infections, and genetic problems . What are the symptoms? CP causes problems with … transportation. Talk to your teen about intimate relationships. Teens and young adults with CP may need more guidance …
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… Meningitis On this page: How it Spreads What Increases Your … risk are older adults and people who have long-term health problems, such as a weakened immune system . There are two … Memory Loss, and Altered Alertness Crying, Age 3 and Younger Group B Streptococcal Infections in Newborns …
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… Sleep and Your Body Clock On this page: Overview Health Tools Sleep Problems Related to Your Body Clock Managing Jet Lag … a health condition. Insomnia: Improving Your Sleep Sleep Problems: Dealing With Jet Lag Sleep Problems Related to …
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… Child Safety: Pets On this page: Overview Overview Keep pets in good … for injury. You can do these things to help prevent such problems with dogs and other pets. Redirect nibbling, … have another family member develop a closer relationship with the animal. If you have friends with infants, ask …
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… Tract Infections (UTIs): Risks for Older Adults On this page: Overview Overview Urinary tract … immune system that isn't as strong as when the person was younger. A reduced ability to control urination and bowel … catheter inserted, making bladder infections more likely. Problems with the bladder dropping down out of its normal …
