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… Scabies On this page: … easily from person to person. It can affect people of all ages and from all incomes, social levels, and living … completed. Some scabies medicines aren't safe for infants younger than 2 months, children, older adults, and people …
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… Most of the time, a hernia that starts before 6 months of age will go away by 1 year of age. footnote 1 Your child may … hernias usually do not cause a health problem. Rare problems include part of the intestine getting trapped in … hernia doesn't hurt. A hernia poses no risks except if rare problems occur, such as part of the intestine getting …
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… Chronic Kidney Disease On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … is it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask you about past kidney problems. You will be asked if you have a family history of … changes can help slow kidney disease or improve other problems that make kidney disease worse. Follow a diet …
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… Botulism On this page: … Infants are usually not given antitoxin. But infants younger than 1 year old can be given a botulism … while they are still hot. Do not give honey to children younger than 12 months. It can contain spores of C. …
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… Knee Replacement Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview How It Is Done What To Expect Why It … will recommend other types of surgery if possible for younger people and especially for those who do strenuous … The knee will not bend as far as it did before you had knee problems. But the surgery will allow you to stand and walk …
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… Stress Management On this page: Health Tools Causes of … or events that last over a long period of time, like problems at work or conflicts in your family. Over time, chronic stress can lead to severe health problems. Personal problems that can cause stress Your …
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… Sleep Apnea On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … down, and carbon dioxide levels go up. It may lead to other problems, such as high blood pressure and heart disease. … apnea, they may not seem very sleepy during the day. In younger children, other symptoms include: Mouth breathing. …
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… Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: Your Medical Team On this page: Overview Overview A team of … after your surgery. In the hours that follow surgery, a respiratory therapist will work with the anesthesia team and … after your surgery. In the hours that follow surgery, a respiratory therapist will work with the anesthesia team and …
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… Infertility: Factors That Affect Treatment Success On this page: Overview Overview Infertility … miscarriage increases. The cause of infertility. Ovulation problems (except those related to age) are the most successfully treated cause of infertility. But problems with the fallopian tubes can be harder to treat. …
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… Canada and U.S. FDA Advisories for Antidepressants On this page: Overview Overview Health Canada and … warning signs of suicidal behaviour in children and adults younger than 25 who take antidepressants. Health Canada and … Left untreated, depression can cause a number of long-term problems, including suicidal behaviour. For some young …