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… Failure to Thrive On this page: … be caused by medical conditions, such as anemia or thyroid problems. Some children do not thrive as expected because … they do not get enough to eat or they have emotional problems. A child who has poor eating habits may also have …
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… a genetic condition or birth defect are higher than average. Even though CVS can find certain problems, it can't guarantee that your baby will be born … your baby may be born with certain kinds of serious health problems. CVS is usually done between weeks 10 and 13 of a …
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… your skin from UV radiation, it can't prevent skin damage if you are exposed to the sun's rays for long periods of … and tanning booths. Like the sun, they can cause skin damage and increase the risk of skin cancer. A child's skin is … than an adult's skin and is more easily burned. Keep babies younger than 12 months out of the sun. Do not use sunscreen …
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… Asthma and Wheezing On this page: Overview Overview Wheezing is a … it does not always mean that a child has asthma. Children younger than 5 often develop wheezing during a respiratory … Asthma in Children Asthma in Teenagers and Adults Current as of: November 14, 2022 …
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… Food Allergies On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … tree nuts, fish, shellfish, wheat, and soy cause most problems in children. Some babies are so sensitive to these … Lactose Intolerance Peanut Allergy Rash, Age 11 and Younger Rash, Age 12 and Older Swelling Citations …
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… Temper Tantrums On this page: What … or start during the school years may be a sign of learning problems or other issues that the child may need help with. … gets violent or destroys things during tantrums. You have problems handling your child's behaviour, especially if you …
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… Dental Checkups for Children and Adults On this page: Overview Overview Infants and … teeth appear or by 12 months of age. Babies with dental problems caused by injury, disease, or a developmental … children's (pediatric) dentist right away. If these dental problems aren't limited to the surfaces of the teeth, the …
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… Warning Signs of Suicide in Older Adults On this page: Overview Overview Suicide rates … illness of a spouse or child, retirement, or financial problems Physical disabilities Health Canada and the U.S. … illness of a spouse or child, retirement, or financial problems Physical disabilities Health Canada and the U.S. …
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… Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) On this page: Health Tools Symptoms What Happens … medical care decisions that are important to many health problems. ADHD: Should My Child Take Medicine for ADHD? … if: Your child is showing signs of ADHD that are causing problems at home or school. These signs include inattention, …
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… a genetic condition or birth defect are higher than average. Even though amniocentesis can detect certain problems, it can't guarantee that your baby will be born … and 20 of a woman's pregnancy to check for certain health problems. It's not a routine test. But your doctor may …
