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… Seizures On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … system problem that causes seizures. It can occur at any age. A seizure can be a symptom of another health problem, … had a seizure? Yes Seizure No Seizure How old are you? 6 years or younger 6 years or younger 7 to 11 years 7 to 11 …
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… Change in Heartbeat On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … may beat faster when you have an illness or a fever. Hard physical exercise usually speeds up your heart rate. This … heartbeat or heart rhythm How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older …
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… Mitochondrial Diseases On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What are … you have a mitochondrial disease, your doctor will do a physical examination and medical tests. Your doctor will ask … Your doctor may recommend surgery or other procedures for physical symptoms. These symptoms include drooping eyelids, …
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… one or more of the coronary arteries is blocked. This blockage is usually caused by a blood clot that forms when plaque … think that a heart attack or stroke usually causes more damage than a serious bleed. The risk of bleeding isn't the … your risk for a heart attack or stroke in the next 10 years. Your doctor may use a tool called a risk calculator …
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… Arthritis: Deciding About Total Joint Replacement On this page: Overview Overview If your child has severe joint damage from juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), your child's … with JIA, he or she can expect to live for another 50 to 80 years. Many joint replacements must be redone after 10 to 30 …
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… unique challenges when it comes to eating well and being physically active. Learn about cancer prevention, treatment, … when you have cancer (Canadian Cancer Society) Cancer and physical activity There is compelling evidence that regular … loved ones before, during and after treatment. Self-Management British Columbia Find free health programs for …
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… Pregnancy: First Prenatal Visit On this page: Overview Overview Your first … or midwife will take your medical history and do a complete physical examination. You may also have some tests. This … your pregnancy, such as tobacco, alcohol, or drug use. Physical examination A complete physical examination may …
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… Speech Problems: Normal Disfluency On this page: Overview Overview Normal … puberty . It is considered a normal phase of language development. About 75 out of 100 children who stutter get … Children with normal disfluencies do not usually have physical symptoms, such as eye-blinking or obvious …
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… Active Listening On this page: Overview Overview Active listening … to say. Hearing is not the same as listening. Hearing is a physical process. A person can hear what another person is … and Grieving Grief: Helping Teens With Grief Growth and Development, Ages 11 to 14 Years Growth and Development, …
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… type 2 diabetes. Take the medicine metformin (Glucophage) to help prevent type 2 diabetes. Key points to remember … to help delay or prevent type 2 diabetes, for up to 10 years. footnote 3 , footnote 4 A follow-up study at 15 years … effects of lifestyle intervention or metformin on diabetes development and microvascular complications over 15–year …
