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… Iron Toxicity On this page: … some things you can do to help prevent iron toxicity. In children Keep iron pills and all medicines out of the reach of children. Iron pills often attract children because they …
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… used for TMDs. It is used to: Remove scar tissue and cartilage that is too thick. Reshape parts of the jawbone. … that exposes the joint. It is used when: There are bony growths in the jaw joint, which are hard to reach with … splint. And soon I'll be starting jaw exercises. Ann, age 35 My doctor and I have decided to use arthroscopy to …
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… Seizures On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … system problem that causes seizures. It can occur at any age. A seizure can be a symptom of another health problem, … low blood sugar level in a person who has diabetes . Damage to the brain from a stroke , brain surgery, or a head …
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… Tay-Sachs Disease On this page: Conditions Basics … build up in the nerve cells of the brain and cause damage. There are three forms of Tay-Sachs: Infantile … death early in childhood. Juvenile Tay-Sachs. This affects children ages 2 and older and progresses more slowly than …
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… a genetic condition or birth defect are higher than average. Even though CVS can find certain problems, it can't … and family history. Chorionic villi are tiny finger-shaped growths in the placenta . The genetic material in these … definitely have CVS to find out if our baby has it. We want children but not if they will have that awful disease. If …
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… Speech and Language Development: Red Flags On this page: Overview Overview A child's failure … together to form meaning (expressive language delays). Some children have both speech and language delays. Red flags for …
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… Preparing Your Child for the Hospital On this page: Overview Overview If your child is … that your child is better off not knowing. Use simple language that fits the child's age. Remember that too many details might scare younger children. You know your child best, so allow enough time …
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… in Newborns (Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome) On this page: What is drug … problems, may not be noticed until your child is in school. So your doctor will check for problems to see if … and behavioural health problems as well as problems in school. If you have a drug use problem, talk with your …
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… Osteoporosis in Men On this page: What … caused by a lack of bone strength or bone density . As you age, your bones get thinner naturally. But some things can … more likely to fall. Taking medicines that can affect bone growth and repair. Your doctor can tell you if you are …
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… Blood Transfusions for Sickle Cell Disease Cataracts in Children Clopidogrel and Genetic Testing Clotting Factor … Fibrosis Carrier Screening Down Syndrome Down Syndrome, Ages 1 Month to 1 Year Down Syndrome, Ages 1 to 5 Down Syndrome, Ages 13 to 21 Down Syndrome, Ages …