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… Traveller's Diarrhea On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … Avoid drinking local water where you are travelling. Beverages that are usually safe to drink include: Tea and coffee … Diarrhea, Age 11 and Younger Diarrhea, Age 12 and Older Travel Health Current as of: October 31, 2022 …
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… Scoliosis in Children and Teens On this page: Health Tools Symptoms What Happens … worse. During periods of growth, such as during the teenage growth spurt, the curves may get worse. Mild to moderate … believe that surgery should be delayed until the child is older. But even after surgery, the rest of the spine will …
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… a genetic condition or birth defect are higher than average. Even though amniocentesis can detect certain problems, … some risks, including a small chance of causing a miscarriage. FAQs What is amniocentesis? Amniocentesis is a test to … on a family disease to your baby. Your age. As you get older, you have a greater chance of having a baby with a …
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… Down Syndrome On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … sooner these problems are found, the better they can be managed. Regular doctor visits can help your child stay in good … errors that create it. What Increases Your Risk Being older than 35 when pregnant or having a brother, sister, or …
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… Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … feet, and sometimes the buttocks. In some cases a skin rash may appear before the blisters do. The blisters may … feet, and sometimes the buttocks. In some cases a skin rash may appear before the blisters do. The blisters may …
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… Media and Your Child: Making Choices On this page: Many families enjoy using TV, … family, and the wider world. But it's important to manage your family's use of digital media. Too much screen time … cyberbullying, sexting, and sex offenders. Explain to your older children that you will need to check their media …
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… Radioactive Iodine Treatment for Hyperthyroidism On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … it is taken up by your thyroid gland . Depending on the dosage used, the radioactivity in the iodine destroys most or … Young people get rid of radioactive iodine faster than older adults. Drink plenty of fluids during this time to …
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… Radioactive Iodine Treatment On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … urine and saliva. How long it takes will depend on your age and on the dose you received. Young people get rid of radioactive iodine faster than older adults. Drink plenty of fluids during this time to …
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… Mononucleosis (Mono) On this page: … blood products. Fever or Chills, Age 12 and Older Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome …
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… Over-the-Counter Medicines for Allergies On this page: Overview Overview Many … (such as Allegra) and loratadine (such as Claritin). Older antihistamines like chlorpheniramine (such as … sprays include irritation, burning or itching of nasal passages, and sneezing. Overuse can make your congestion worse ( …
