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… Hiccups On this page: … in practically every human being, including babies and older adults. Types of hiccups The common type of hiccups … change in stomach temperature, such as drinking a hot beverage and then a cold beverage. Emotional stress or …
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… of Normal Moodiness With Depression in Children On this page: Overview Overview It is normal for your child to be moody or somewhat grouchy as they get older. But if your child is sad or grouchy for a long time … for your child to be moody or somewhat grouchy as they get older. But if your child is sad or grouchy for a long time …
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… Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) On this page: Overview Overview Glomerular … kidney function. The eGFR is also used to find the stage of chronic kidney disease. The eGFR is often calculated using a formula that compares a person's size, age, and sex to serum creatinine levels. An eGFR under 60 …
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… Hepatitis C: Your Risk for Cirrhosis On this page: Overview Overview Many people who … C will go on to develop cirrhosis —severe liver damage and scarring—after a period of about 20 years or more. … The way cirrhosis develops depends on: How much liver damage you had when you were diagnosed. How long you've had the …
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… Eyeglass Prescriptions On this page: Overview Overview Prescriptions for … cause astigmatism . Convex lenses or bifocals refocus the image on the retina when people with presbyopia lose the ability to focus on close objects around age 40. The power of a lens determines the amount of …
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… to Ask About Assisted Reproductive Technology On this page: Overview Overview When thinking … treated. It also depends on other fertility factors such as age. You must feel comfortable that the risks of ART are … treated. It also depends on other fertility factors such as age. You must feel comfortable that the risks of ART are …
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… Normal Vaginal Discharge On this page: Overview Overview A vaginal … by pain, itching, burning, or redness. Varies with age, menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and use of birth control … discharge may be a symptom of a vaginal infection. Teenage girls may have a large amount of a watery discharge …
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… Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder On this page: Health Tools Symptoms Military Concerns … symptoms that depend on how old they are. As children get older their symptoms are more like those of adults. Young … who are in the first few years of elementary school (ages 6 to 9) may act out the trauma through play, drawings, …
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… Cancer Support: Family, Friends, and Relationships On this page: Overview Overview Cancer can impact your family in many … It's best to tailor the information based on your child's age. Here are some ideas about the kinds of information children of different ages can handle. Very young children. They only need to be …
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… Alcohol Effects on a Fetus On this page: What … from the mother's blood into the baby's blood. It can damage and affect the growth of the baby's cells. Brain and spinal cord cells are most likely to have damage. The term fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) …
