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… Reye Syndrome On this page: Related Information What is Reye syndrome? … a rare but serious disease that most often affects children ages 6 to 12 years old. It can cause brain swelling and …
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… Undescended Testicle On this page: Conditions Basics Related Information Conditions Basics What is an … testicle hasn't dropped by the time he is 6 months of age, your doctor may suggest treatment. What causes it? …
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… Screening for Weight Problems On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Children Doctors … child compares physically to other children of the same age. Doctors update the chart at each routine examination to …
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… Hip Fractures: What Increases Your Risk On this page: Overview Related Information Overview In older adults, hip … cause more fractures—including hip fractures—as people age because, starting at about age 30, bone begins to be …
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… Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis On this page: Conditions Basics Related Information Conditions Basics What is a slipped … socket correctly. The condition is most common in young teenagers. It's more common in boys than in girls. What causes …
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… Dyslexia On this page: Health Tools Symptoms When to Call a Doctor Treatment Overview Helping Your Child Related Information What is dyslexia? … dyslexia may read slower than what is expected at their age. Or they may have trouble remembering math facts or …
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… Ways to Comfort a Crying Baby On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Babies usually cry for a … normal. Related Information Abusive Head Trauma Crying, Age 3 and Younger Growth and Development, Ages 1 to 12 …
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… Snack Ideas for Preschoolers On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Preschool-age children tend to go through phases of picky eating. …
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… Appreciating Your Child's Personality On this page: Overview Related Information Overview By the time a child starts … from your own. Related Information Growth and Development, Ages 12 to 24 Months Growth and Development, Ages 2 to 5 …
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… Time-Out On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Time-out means that you remove … enough to understand. This usually begins around 3 years of age. Time-out is not a punishment. It is an opportunity for …
