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… Dizziness: Light-Headedness and Vertigo On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … Less common causes of vertigo include: A non-cancerous growth in the space behind the eardrum (cholesteatoma). … occur after a sudden illness or injury. Adults and older children often have several symptoms of shock. These …
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… Heat-Related Illnesses On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … up in the skin creases and hold moisture. This allows the growth of bacteria that may cause infection. Dress in as few … periods that last 1 to 2 hours to become acclimated. Children need 10 to 14 days to acclimate. You can also start …
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… Elbow Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … or projects around the home. Falls. Most elbow injuries in children occur during activities, such as sports or play, or … teen that occurs near a joint may injure the growing end (growth plate) of long bones. It needs to be checked by a …
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… to your child. Experts say not to give decongestants to children younger than 6 years. In rare cases, fluid buildup … adenoids can help air and fluid move through the nasal passages more easily and prevent future fluid buildup. In rare … go home within 1 to 2 hours after the surgery and return to school or daycare the next day. The surgery can be done in a …
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… Snake and Lizard Bites On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … HomeTreatment RelatedInformation Pain in adults and older children Severe pain (8 to 10) : The pain is so bad that you … signs of an allergic reaction. Adapted from: Anaphylaxis in Schools and Other Settings , Copyright 2005-2009 Canadian …
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… High Blood Pressure On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk … goal for your blood pressure based on your health and your age. High blood pressure (hypertension) means that the top … your blood pressure is and your risk for heart disease. Children and teens Children and teens typically have their …
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… When to Have a Cholesterol Test On this page: Overview Overview … and the type of treatment being used. Cholesterol tests for children and teens Your child's doctor may suggest a cholesterol test based on your child's age or family history or a physical examination. You can ask …
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… Lead Poisoning Screening On this page: Overview Overview Talk to your … Lead can also be passed to a baby through breast milk. Children Children should be checked, no matter what their age, if they have been exposed to lead or if they have …
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… Gynecomastia On this page: … normal hormone changes during infancy, puberty, or as men age. Or it may be caused by a medical condition or taking … way to reduce the extra breast tissue. Growth and Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months Growth and …
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… Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … bone (femur) slips at the area where the bone is growing (growth plate or physis) and does not fit in the hip socket correctly. The condition is most common in young teenagers. It's more common in boys than in girls. What causes …
