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… is a sign that girls can become pregnant. Girls should be instructed on how to use pads or tampons. Explain that periods may not be regular … Susan C. Kim MD - Pediatrics Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine John Pope MD - Pediatrics Current as of: March 1, …
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… the air, and how long you have been exposed to it. What causes it? The inhalation and accumulation of coal dust causes … coal dust, they cannot have the disease. The work history should include not only recent and past full-time … although problems caused by it can be treated. You may take medicines and have treatments to help your symptoms and …
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… pelvis. The hip joint is tighter and more stable than the shoulder joint, but it doesn't move as freely. The hip joint … more than an hour? Weakness means that the child cannot use the leg or hip normally no matter how hard he or she … habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, sexual history, and travel. …
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… hand, or wrist. Most of the time our body movements don't cause problems. But sometimes symptoms occur from everyday … and wrists. They also can form on feet, ankles, knees, or shoulders. Problems from medical conditions Tingling or pain … habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, sexual history, and travel. …
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… the bathroom, even for a minute, take your toddler with you Use a non skid bathmat on the bottom of the bathtub or … away hair dryers, electric razors, and curling irons after use Keep sharp objects like razors, scissors, and nail files … bath Test the temperature of bathwater with your elbow. It should be warm, not hot Don’t let your toddler play with the …
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… blessed with good health. But he knew that at his age he should be having regular checkups, especially since he was … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… this code word. You don't need to help an adult. Adults shouldn't ask children for help. For example, a child … John Pope MD - Pediatrics Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… Chemicals, cosmetics, and radiation Pregnancy and seatbelt use Common symptoms and concerns You will likely experience … Schizophrenia and pregnancy Cancer during pregnancy Medicines and immunizations You may wonder if you can take … and pregnancy Medicines during pregnancy Depression: Should I take antidepressants while I'm pregnant? Tests and …
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… Plantar Warts On this page: Health Tools Cause Prevention Symptoms When to Call a Doctor Treatment … acid or duct tape. Or your doctor can treat them with medicine or by freezing or removing them. Health Tools … that are important to many health problems. Warts: Should I Treat Warts? Cause A wart is caused by some types …
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… examination. You can ask your child's doctor if your child should have a cholesterol test. Cholesterol levels for … nutrition while trying to lower cholesterol. Less often, medicines, such as a statin , may be used to help lower cholesterol levels. If you have concerns …