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… Teaching Your Young Child About Consent On this page: Overview … Someone gives consent when they know exactly what they are being asked to do, and they agree clearly, without being … may mean learning about physical boundaries. The main goals are for them to learn that their body belongs to them, other …
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… But when it happens for weeks, months, or years, you may have chronic constipation. Chronic constipation can … with your colon. It may be because your colon doesn't move stool along well. Or, once the stool gets to the rectum, you … diagnose you with a type of irritable bowel syndrome . What are the symptoms? The symptoms include having less than …
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… near the end of this bone that's closest to the ankle. What are the symptoms? If you have a Jones fracture, the outer side of your foot may … depends on how bad the fracture is. Small fractures are usually treated with home care, such as rest, ice, and …
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… Basics What is Tay-Sachs disease? Tay-Sachs is a rare disease that is passed down through some families. A … up in the nerve cells of the brain and cause damage. There are three forms of Tay-Sachs: Infantile Tay-Sachs. This is … on how much Hex A the body makes. How is it diagnosed? If you or your doctor thinks that your child has Tay-Sachs …
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… What is anemia of chronic disease? Having anemia means you don't have enough red blood cells . Your body needs … of chronic disease is caused by changes in the body that are triggered by a chronic disease. These changes can … cancer, infection, and severe chronic kidney disease. What are the symptoms? You may find that anemia of chronic …
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… (pulmonary embolism). This can be life-threatening. How can you help prevent DVT from travel? Even if you are healthy and have a low risk of blood clots, a long … that aren't tight around your waist or your legs. If you already have a risk of blood clots, talk to your doctor before …
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… Basics Conditions Basics What are wisdom teeth? Wisdom teeth are the upper and lower third molars , located at the very … and in the right position usually don't cause problems. You may have a problem if any of the following occur: Your …
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… Helping Your Teen Recover After a Traumatic Event On this page: … a wild fire, the death of a loved one, abuse, and violence are some examples. How can a traumatic event affect your … very quiet, or spending more time alone. Having nightmares or disturbing memories of the event. Eating more or …
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… flow to the heart. But the procedure is very invasive to your body for two major reasons. It involves making a large … Surgeons have devised several new methods that are less invasive. But minimally invasive CABG surgery is … You don't need the heart-lung bypass machine. There are two main types of beating-heart surgery (BHS). (Both are …
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… Gastroparesis On this page: What is gastroparesis? After a meal, the stomach normally empties in 1½ to 2 hours. When you have gastroparesis, your stomach takes a lot longer to …
