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… Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Genetic Testing On this page: Overview About the Test Deciding About Testing Genetic … more likely to have lung diseases and will get them at a younger-than-normal age (30 to 40 years old). Some types of … of possible changes in this gene, but only a few cause problems. To have this condition, you have to get the …
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… overweight makes you more likely to have serious health problems, such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Surgery … the pylorus remains intact. The pylorus controls food drainage from the stomach. The pylorus is connected to a lower … in children. footnote 1 Weight-loss surgery for people younger than 18 is not usually available in Canada. Compare …
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… Type 1 Diabetes in Children On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … careful and do all the right things, your child can have problems with low or high blood sugar. Teach your child to … sugar levels every day, it may help prevent other health problems later on. Problems caused by high blood sugar In …
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… Elbow Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … strength ( osteoporosis ) as they age. They also have more problems with vision and balance, which increase their risk … the problem may be causing a fever? Some bone and joint problems can cause a fever. Yes Possible fever No Possible …
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… Child Safety: Pets On this page: Overview Overview Keep pets in good … for injury. You can do these things to help prevent such problems with dogs and other pets. Redirect nibbling, … or other food-preparation areas. And don't allow your child younger than 5 to be around these animals at all. This can …
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… Polymyalgia Rheumatica On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … may be a sign of PMR. The doctor will also consider your age in diagnosing this condition. People younger than 50 very rarely have PMR. Your doctor may order …
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… Sleep and Your Body Clock On this page: Overview Health Tools Sleep Problems Related to Your Body Clock Managing Jet Lag … a health condition. Insomnia: Improving Your Sleep Sleep Problems: Dealing With Jet Lag Sleep Problems Related to …
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… Tract Infections (UTIs): Risks for Older Adults On this page: Overview Overview Urinary tract … immune system that isn't as strong as when the person was younger. A reduced ability to control urination and bowel … catheter inserted, making bladder infections more likely. Problems with the bladder dropping down out of its normal …
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… Mitral Valve Replacement Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … education and support to help you recover and prevent problems with your heart. Ask your doctor if rehab is right … specific condition and general health prior to surgery. Younger, healthy people have a lower risk of problems while …
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… Bottle-Feeding On this page: Overview How to Bottle-Feed When to Feed Your Baby When … chest. Stroke the centre of your baby's lower lip to encourage the mouth to open wider. A wide mouth will cover more of … . Breastfeeding Diarrhea, Age 11 and Younger Growth and Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months Growth …
