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… Gallstones On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … medical care decisions that are important to many health problems. Gallstones: Should I Have Gallbladder Surgery? … Gallstones Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Cholecystitis …
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… Lyme Disease On this page: Prevention Symptoms When to Call a … disease. If you don't treat Lyme disease, it can lead to problems with your skin, joints, heart, and nervous system. … Fatigue Syndrome Osteoarthritis Rash, Age 11 and Younger Rash, Age 12 and Older Rheumatoid Arthritis …
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… Tips for Pregnant Parents On this page: Overview Overview If you have one … and discuss reproduction and birth. Depending on the age of your child or children, involve them in the upcoming … your pregnancy, and answer his or her questions. For a younger child, wait until he or she starts asking questions …
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… Child Safety: Strollers and Shopping Carts On this page: Overview Overview Strollers Taking … carts Most injuries from shopping carts involve children younger than 5 years. Broken bones, internal injuries, and … the shopping cart. Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years …
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… Safety: Drowning Prevention in Pools and Hot Tubs On this page: Overview Overview Most childhood … children. Talk to your doctor before you allow children younger than age 5 to use them. If you allow children in a hot tub or …
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… take medicine. Use counselling or home treatment to help manage your child's symptoms. Key points to remember If your … or months, they may be a sign of depression. Stress, family problems, death of a loved one, or trauma such as violence, … use or thoughts about death. Suicide attempts in children younger than age 12 are rare. What medicines can your child …
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… Coronary Artery Disease On this page: Overview Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Increases … muscle doesn't get enough blood. This can lead to serious problems, including heart attack . It can be a shock to find … slow coronary artery disease and reduce your risk of future problems. What causes coronary artery disease? Coronary …
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… Caregiving: Skin Care for Immobile Adults On this page: Overview Overview As we get older, … by being careful when cleaning it. Checking the skin for problems Check the person's skin every day for pressure … person bathe and dress. The most common places for these problems are the back of the head and ears, the shoulders, …
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… Congenital Heart Defects in Children On this page: Condition Overview Cause Symptoms What Happens What … are congenital heart defects? Congenital heart defects are problems with how a baby's heart forms. "Congenital" means … your doctor and other parents who have a child with similar problems. What causes the defects? No one knows exactly what …
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… Vegan Diet On this page: Overview Overview What is a vegan diet? A … eating. Here are some things to think about at different stages of a child's life. Babies Supplements may be important. … use whole milk. Don't use low-fat or skim milk. (Children younger than 9 months of age should not drink cow's milk.) …
