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… Lead Poisoning On this page: … in it, such as paint, dust, water, or food. Lead can damage almost every organ system. In children, too much lead in … soil that are contaminated by it. This can be a problem in older homes and buildings. Adults are most often exposed to …
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… Bottle-Feeding On this page: Overview How to Bottle-Feed When to Feed Your Baby When … or most of a feeding is thrown up. Has diarrhea or a skin rash or is vomiting or crying and can't be consoled. Your … or most of a feeding is thrown up. Has diarrhea or a skin rash or is vomiting or crying and can't be consoled. Your …
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… Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus) On this page: What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What … joint pain or swelling (arthritis) , a fever, and a skin rash . You may have mouth sores and hair loss. Over time, … help diagnose lupus. These criteria include the butterfly rash and joint swelling. How is lupus treated? Treatment for …
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… Menopause and Perimenopause On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens … reached menopause. In most cases, menopause happens around age 50. But everyone's body has its own time line. You may … well into your 50s. Menopause is a natural part of growing older. You don't need treatment for it unless your symptoms …
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… problems are even more uncommon, but they can include damage to the opening of the urethra , heavy bleeding, severe … not to force the foreskin to retract. As your son gets older, teach him how to wash and care for his penis. There … the penis. Long-term problems, which are rare, include: Damage to the opening of the urethra . Scarring. Short-term …
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… Ulcerative Colitis On this page: Health Tools Symptoms What Happens … of the colon and rectum. This risk is higher than average if you have had ulcerative colitis for 8 years or … office for advice. Check your symptoms Diarrhea, Age 12 and Older Diarrhea, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 …
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… Child Safety: Strollers and Shopping Carts On this page: Overview Overview Strollers Taking … guidelines for strollers. Some strollers have a space for older children to sit or stand behind a baby. A heavier … the shopping cart. Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years …
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… Growth and Development, Newborn On this page: Overview What to Expect Common Concerns Promoting … need no treatment. They often fade as a child grows older. But sometimes a birthmark needs treatment or close … Your Baby Jaundice in Newborns (Hyperbilirubinemia) Newborn Rashes and Skin Conditions Quick Tips: Getting Baby to Sleep …
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… Strabismus On this page: … Adults may develop strabismus from eye or blood vessel damage. Loss of vision, an eye tumour or a brain tumour, … into things. (Strabismus limits depth perception.) An older child may also complain about blurred vision, tired …
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… Spinal Fusion for Scoliosis On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … work. Other factors considered before surgery include: Age, skeletal age, and status of puberty. Location of the … believe that surgery should be delayed until the child is older. That's because surgery stops the growth of the part …
