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… Protecting Your Child From Online Strangers On this page: Getting Started Getting Started There are fun reasons for your child to be online. Learning new … can lie about their age and pretend to be a child or teen when they are an adult. And they can pretend to like the …
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… Caregiving: Using a Bedside Commode (Toilet) On this page: … Overview A bedside commode is a portable toilet. When someone can't make it to the toilet but is able to get … it difficult to get to the toilet. Encourage the person you're caring for to use the commode on a regular schedule …
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… Overview Moisture alarms are the most successful single treatment for bedwetting. … bed aren't helping, then an alarm may be a good choice for your child. Moisture alarms may be used with other … alarms for bedwetting are worn on the body and make a sound when urine first touches the child's underclothing. The …
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… pain that occur in a 3-month period. These episodes are often severe, and the child is not able to do his or her … or dairy foods, may trigger an episode in some children. Your child should not eat any foods that cause abdominal … control if they remember it is "just their usual bellyache" when the pain starts. Be sure that your child has regular …
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… can be smoked, snorted, swallowed, or injected. When it is smoked or injected, the person feels an intense … effects, such as paranoia, seeing or hearing things that are not present (hallucinations), and believing things that … changes Alcohol and Drug Use in Young People Drug Use and Your Health Current as of: …
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… Using a Compression Wrap Actionset Overview Ankle sprains are common injuries that can result in lifelong problems. … weakened and easily reinjured ankle. Proper initial care of your sprained ankle is critical. A compression wrap helps … wrap. This can help prevent further injury to your ankle when you try to bear weight on it. How to apply a …
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… first while after giving birth it may be difficult to pee. You may also find it hard to tell when your bladder's full.   Here's some advice that can help. Try …
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… Why It Is Done Overview You can use an intrauterine device (IUD) to prevent … But you will get a covering to drape around your waist. When it's time for the procedure, your doctor will ask you … will remove your IUD if you have a medical problem or when it's time to remove or replace it. It also needs to be …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Some young children with diabetes can't recognize symptoms of low … blood sugar. Others can, but not every time. To be safe, parents need to do a home blood sugar test whenever they suspect low blood sugar in a child. Mild low …
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… three conditions must be met to make sure that it works: Your baby must be 6 months of age or younger. After your baby is 6 months old, you are much more likely to become pregnant. You'll need to use … feedings at night. You must not have a period (amenorrhea). When your periods start, use some other birth control …