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… Down Syndrome, Ages Birth to 1 Month On this page: … What precautions you can take to prevent colds and other respiratory infections. A narrow nose and air passages make … Down syndrome prone to minor blockages from mucus during respiratory infections. A stuffy nose forces your child to …
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… Down syndrome, autism and developmental delays Last updated June … makes communication and social interactions difficult. Down syndrome is a set of physical and mental traits caused by a … Learn more about each condition in this section. Down syndrome Down Syndrome Down Syndrome, Ages 1 Month to 1 Year …
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… Wrist Splint for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome On this page: Overview Overview … of "relative rest" from movements that make carpal tunnel syndrome worse. Think about these guidelines when you use a … splint is a helpful short-term treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome. But long-term use can cause your muscles to …
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… Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Criteria for Diagnosis On this page: Overview … the Rome III criteria for IBS if your symptoms began at least 6 months ago, you have had abdominal (belly) pain or discomfort at least 3 days each month in the last 3 months, and at least …
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… Down Syndrome, Ages 13 to 21 On this page: If your child with Down syndrome is an adolescent or young adult between the ages of … teen, or young adult becomes pregnant. (Females with Down syndrome can have children. Males are usually sterile.) …
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… Bladder Pain Syndrome (Interstitial Cystitis) On this page: Condition … What is bladder pain syndrome (BPS)? Bladder pain syndrome (interstitial cystitis) is a problem that causes …
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… Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) On this page: Conditions Basics Related … Conditions Basics What is postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)? Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a fast heart rate (tachycardia) that …
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… Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) On this page: Related … Information What is sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)? Sometimes a baby who seems healthy dies … younger than 1 year old, it's called sudden infant death syndrome or SIDS. In most cases, a parent or caregiver …
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… Sally's Story: Avoiding Metabolic Syndrome On this page: Sally's Story Sally's Story Sally … me I had some of the health problems related to metabolic syndrome. And he said that I was at a greater risk for … me I had some of the health problems related to metabolic syndrome. And he said that I was at a greater risk for …
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… Restless Legs Syndrome: Getting More Sleep Actionset Overview Having a … in bed. If you can't fall asleep, or if you wake up in the middle of the night and don't get back to sleep quickly, get … in bed. If you can't fall asleep, or if you wake up in the middle of the night and don't get back to sleep quickly, get …