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… Missed Periods and Endurance Training On this page: Overview Overview What is the … secondary amenorrhea. It's more likely to happen if you are younger and if your periods are irregular to begin with. It … secondary amenorrhea. It's more likely to happen if you are younger and if your periods are irregular to begin with. It …
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… Arm Problems, Non-Injury On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … arm problems. That's because they lose muscle mass as they age. Children may have arm problems because they are usually … organs of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This …
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… Fever Seizures On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … seizure. The chance of another fever seizure varies with age. About 30% to 50% of children who have a fever seizure … usually don't cause long-term problems, such as brain damage, intellectual disabilities , or learning problems. Check …
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… Toothache and Gum Problems On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … decay . But you might not have a toothache in the early stages of decay. Other reasons for a toothache might include: … can progress until the bones that support the teeth are damaged. In this late stage, teeth may become loose and fall …
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… because of another health problem. Surgery can remove blockages and make the sinus openings bigger. This helps the … Allergies or other problems also can block the nasal passages and lead to sinusitis. There are two types of … problems. Do not give cough and cold medicines to a child younger than 6 unless your child's doctor has told you to. …
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… the pylorus remains intact. The pylorus controls food drainage from the stomach. The pylorus is connected to a lower … in children. footnote 1 Weight-loss surgery for people younger than 18 is not usually available in Canada. Compare … back to my old weight through less drastic means. Charlene, age 52 I'm pretty young, but my doctor is worried about my …
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… Shoulder Replacement Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … involves surgery to replace the ends of bones in a damaged joint. This surgery creates new joint surfaces. In … will recommend other types of surgery if possible for younger people and especially for those who do strenuous …
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… Allergic Rhinitis On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … allergies can be mild or severe. Mild allergies can be managed with home treatment. But medicine may be needed to … Environmental Illness Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger Respiratory Problems, Age 12 and Older …
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… Animal and Human Bites On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … the wound. Animal bites Most animal bites occur in school-age children. The face, hands, arms, and legs are the most … called a "fight bite." Tissues under the skin may be damaged, and an infection can develop. Bites from children are: …
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… Snake and Lizard Bites On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … bites there were, and where they occurred on the body. The age, size, and health of the person who was bitten. If you … organs of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This …
