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… Key points to remember Circumcision is surgery. It causes pain during and after the procedure. After the foreskin … be circumcised. Circumcision is a decision you make because you want it for your baby. Circumcision may not be safe … when the foreskin becomes too tight to be pulled back and causes swelling or other problems. (This can be corrected …
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… to start it before your child is ready. Before children can use the toilet, they must be able to control their bowel and … and have mastered other basic motor skills before they can use the toilet by themselves. Most children are physically … before they are emotionally ready. Your child must want to use the toilet and be willing to co-operate with you. Your …
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… You'll reduce the health risks for your family members caused by second-hand smoke. Your kids will be less likely to … you identify the things that are likely to trigger tobacco use and how you'll manage them. You also think about what … hard to quit? Nicotine is addictive. Quitting is hard because your body depends on the nicotine in tobacco. It's also …
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… to many health problems. Weight Management: Should I Use Over-the-Counter Diet Aids? Actionsets are designed to … if your weight is raising your risk for health problems. It uses a formula to compare how much you weigh with how tall … you eat an unhealthy diet, or you drink too much alcohol or use tobacco products. Measure your waist size Waist …
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… Disorder On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations … These problems include depression , anxiety disorders , and substance use disorder . If your panic attacks get too … These problems include depression , anxiety disorders , and substance use disorder . If your panic attacks get too …
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… more than an hour? Weakness means that the child cannot use the leg or hip normally no matter how hard he or she … than 1 hour Do you suspect that the injury may have been caused by abuse? This is a standard question that we ask in certain …
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… in Children On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms When to Call the Doctor Examinations and Tests … child's doctor about any headaches your child has. What causes headaches in children? It isn't clear why some people … Migraines often run in families. Experts aren't sure what causes migraines. The cause of tension headaches also isn't …
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… a bisphosphonate to lower the risk of bone fractures. Also use healthy habits to help protect your bones. Don't take a … right for you if you are a woman who has been through menopause. You may or may not have been diagnosed with … are a man. You are a woman who has not been through menopause. You have osteoporosis caused by another medical …
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… Basics What is hepatitis C? Hepatitis C is a disease caused by a virus that infects the liver . In time, it can … hepatitis C, one of the best things you can do is to avoid substances that may harm your liver, such as alcohol and … hepatitis C, one of the best things you can do is to avoid substances that may harm your liver, such as alcohol and …
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… be removed if they get irritated, bleed, or bother you. Causes of skin changes Causes of skin changes may include: … be a symptom of jaundice . Jaundice occurs when levels of a substance called bilirubin build up in the blood and skin. … be a symptom of jaundice . Jaundice occurs when levels of a substance called bilirubin build up in the blood and skin. …
