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… Intussusception On this page: … in the intestine. The problem usually happens in young children. What causes it? The cause of intussusception in … after two or three tries, or if the intestine has been damaged. A cut (incision) is made through the skin into the …
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… Your Child Stop Actionset Overview Many infants and young children calm themselves by sucking their thumbs. While most children will stop on their own between ages 3 and 6, some continue past the age of 4 or 5. Prolonged thumb-sucking can lead to serious …
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… to Keep Going: Overcoming Suicidal Thoughts On this page: Overview Overview Where to get help 24 hours a day, 7 … another season, ocean plastic being turned into clothing, children playing. Hopefully this exercise was helpful. But … another season, ocean plastic being turned into clothing, children playing. Hopefully this exercise was helpful. But …
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… Osteoporosis Screening On this page: Overview Overview If you … men Osteoporosis Canada recommends that all women and men age 65 and older routinely have a bone density test to check … of having a fracture related to osteoporosis in the next 10 years. You can use this tool. Go to the website at …
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… Down Syndrome: Helping Your Child Eat Independently On this page: Overview Overview Children with Down syndrome can learn to eat by themselves with your help and encouragement. Eating independently is a developmental milestone …
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… Rectal Prolapse On this page: … common in older female adults. It sometimes occurs in young children. What causes it? The exact cause is not clear, but … during bowel movements because of constipation. Tissue damage caused by surgery or childbirth, or weak pelvic floor …
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… Heart Murmur On this page: … murmur. But heart murmurs are very common, especially in children, and are usually harmless. These normal murmurs are … In adults, abnormal murmurs are most often caused by damaged heart valves. Heart valves operate like one-way gates, …
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… Tobacco Use Disorder On this page: Overview Overview As with other substances, some people … find that you can no longer do your main jobs at work, at school, or at home? Do you spend a lot of time getting or … find that you can no longer do your main jobs at work, at school, or at home? Do you spend a lot of time getting or …
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… Ways HIV Cannot Be Spread On this page: Overview Overview HIV does not … to be spread in other casual social settings, such as schools and offices. Saliva, sweat, tears, urine, or feces … to be spread in other casual social settings, such as schools and offices. Saliva, sweat, tears, urine, or feces …
