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… Getting Enough Potassium On this page: Overview Overview … The recommended daily amount of potassium varies by age. Most people need the following amount each day. … potassium Age Daily potassium intake (in milligrams) 1–3 years 2,000 mg 4–8 years 2,300 mg Females, 9–13 years 2,300 …
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… Idiopathic Arthritis: Inflammatory Eye Disease On this page: Overview Overview … eye disease ( uveitis ) can develop as a complication in children who have juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). … He or she will think about the type of arthritis, the age of the child when the disease began, how long the child …
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… Glaucoma Screening On this page: Overview Overview If you … that you have a complete eye examination at least every 10 years. This includes tests that check for glaucoma. footnote … according to the schedule below: footnote 1 Over age 40: at least every 3 years Over age 50: at least every 2 …
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… Common Types of Birthmarks On this page: Overview Overview Birthmarks are … across the lower back and buttocks. They tend to occur in children of Asian, Southern European, Hispanic, Pacific … at birth and darken to a red-purple colour after a few years. Port-wine stains are caused by blood vessels that do …
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… time, but you can make a difference. Here's how: Encourage your partner to talk about their feelings Show that …
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… Abortion On this page: Overview Choices: Medical or Surgical Abortion When to … When a pregnancy ends on its own, it's called a miscarriage. How will you know what decision is right for you? For … done before 14 weeks of pregnancy. Will you be able to have children in the future? Having an abortion usually won't …
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… Dengue Fever On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … cause a rash and flu-like symptoms. Some people, especially children, can get more serious forms of the illness, known … younger than 6 months. For older children up to age 12 years, use the lowest concentration available (10%). You can …
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… Spitting Up On this page: Overview Overview Almost all babies … serious problem, such as pyloric stenosis or gastroesophageal reflux disease . If you think your baby is vomiting, … Bloating, and Burping Gastroesophageal Reflux in Babies and Children Nausea and Vomiting, Age 11 and Younger …
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… COPD and Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT) Deficiency On this page: Overview Overview What … and the bloodstream. It helps protect the lungs from the damage caused by inflammation that can lead to emphysema and … and to do so at a younger-than-normal age (30 to 40 years old). AAT deficiency is a rare disorder and is the …
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… a genetic condition or birth defect are higher than average. Even though amniocentesis can detect certain problems, … 39 I have no family history of birth defects. But I am 42 years old, which puts me at higher risk for having a baby with a birth defect. I have two children already, and I feel that my time, energy, and …
