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… Wisdom Tooth Problems On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … called wisdom teeth because usually they come in between ages 17 and 21. What causes problems? Wisdom teeth that are … your dentist check your wisdom teeth if you're 16 to 19 years old. Some dentists and oral surgeons think it's best …
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… you how to eat well, whether your goal is to feel good, manage your weight, or prevent health problems. You will also … or start with these: Healthy Eating Healthy Eating for Children Weight Management Health Topics Medical Tests Make … for Healthy Eating Diabetes in Children: Food Issues at School Diabetes: Counting Carbs Diet and Gout Dietary …
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… Failure to Thrive On this page: … seems to be gaining weight or height more slowly than other children of the same age and sex. A baby who has failed to thrive may seem slow …
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… Fast Heart Rate On this page: Overview Overview A normal heart … Cocaine, amphetamines, and methamphetamines. Babies and children younger than 2 years old have higher heart rates because their body …
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… Giardiasis On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … who is infected. Working in daycare centres for young children. For example, if you change a diaper and don't wash … as prescribed, so the infection doesn't return. You can manage your symptoms at home. If you have diarrhea, try eating …
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… Many people are able to delay surgery for months or even years. And some people may never need surgery for a small … the belly. Laparoscopic hernia surgery may have some advantages over open surgery in certain cases. Studies show that … bad reaction to the anesthesia. Infection and bleeding. Damage to the intestines or bladder if the surgery is a …
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… with these topics: Nearsightedness Farsightedness Glaucoma Age-Related Macular Degeneration Tips for Good Vision Vision … Take Action Open/close information section Health Topics Age-Related Macular Degeneration Age-Related Macular … Burns to the Eye Cataract Surgery Cataracts Cataracts in Children Cataracts: Eye Care After Surgery Cataracts: …
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… Colorectal Cancer On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk … cancer if one of your parents, brothers, sisters, or children has had a certain type of polyp or colorectal … or rectum usually grow very slowly. In most cases, it takes years for them to grow large enough to cause symptoms. If …
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… Getting Enough Folic Acid (Folate) On this page: Overview Overview What … each day. Babies 7–12 months old need 80 mcg DFE each day. Children 1–3 years old need 150 mcg DFE each day. Children 4-8 years old …
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… Spondyloarthropathies On this page: … (chronic) diseases of joints. These diseases occur in children (juvenile spondyloarthropathies) and adults. They … often precede the arthritis symptoms, sometimes by many years. The severity of the rash does not mirror the severity …