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… Preventing Tooth Decay in Young Children On this page: Overview Overview Tooth decay and … clean the teeth with a soft toothbrush. If your child is younger than 3 years, ask your dentist if it's okay to use a … of fluoride toothpaste. Use a pea-sized amount for children ages 3 to 6 years. Start flossing your child's teeth when …
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… a little relief if your symptoms are caused by other health problems, such as rheumatoid arthritis, hypothyroidism, or diabetes. Treating these problems often makes carpal tunnel symptoms get better or go … Sometimes surgery is done to prevent lasting nerve damage. You will likely have a nerve test to see if you are at …
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… Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) On this page: Health Tools Symptoms What Happens … may squeeze or partly block the urethra. This often causes problems with urinating. BPH occurs in almost all men as … Genetics may play a role, especially for severe BPH in men younger than 60. Men older than 50 have higher chances of …
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… COPD Flare-Ups On this page: Overview Overview At times, your … two most common causes of a COPD flare-up, or attack, are respiratory tract infections, such as acute bronchitis or pneumonia , and air pollution. Having other health problems, such as heart failure or an abnormal heartbeat …
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… Spina Bifida On this page: … The mild form is the most common. It usually doesn't cause problems or need treatment. You can't see the defect, but … Testing Congenital Hydrocephalus Constipation, Age 11 and Younger Constipation, Age 12 and Older Pressure Injuries …
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… Preventing Tetanus Infections On this page: Overview Overview How can you … DTaP is given in a series of 5 shots starting at age 2 months and ending at ages 4 to 6 years. Tdap (tetanus, … the risk for Reye syndrome , do not give aspirin to anyone younger than age 18 unless your doctor tells you to. Put an …
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… Talking With Your Child About Sex On this page: Overview Overview All … choices about sex. Talking about sex does not encourage sexual activity in children. Talking openly and honestly … are concerned that your child: Is intimate with an older or younger peer. In general, the wider the age difference, the …
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… Pre-Eclampsia On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk … checkups are important. They let the doctor find and treat problems early. With prompt treatment, you are more likely … may have trouble breathing because of immature lungs ( respiratory distress syndrome ). A newborn affected by …
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… How to Stop Bleeding From a Head Wound On this page: Overview Overview Minor cuts on the … restless, or fearful. Head Injury, Age 3 and Younger Head Injury, Age 4 and Older Current as of: …
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… Taking Care of Yourself When Your Baby Is Fussy On this page: Overview Overview Caring for a … or taking a warm bath. Colic Crying, Age 3 and Younger Sibling Rivalry: Reducing Conflict and Jealousy …
