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… What causes it? Nursemaid's elbow usually occurs in young children. It happens when a young child is pulled or lifted … of nursemaid's elbow include: Refusal to move the arm. Your child may keep the arm dangling down the side of their … the dangling arm turns slightly inward (pronates). Crying. Your child may cry from the pain and because they are …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Most children who have juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) will … ability to function. With care and good communication with your child's doctor, it is possible to provide some, if not total, relief. How to know if your child is in pain Pain can be difficult for a child to …
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… High Blood Pressure in Children and Teens On this page: Related … the arteries as it moves through the body. It's normal for your child's blood pressure to go up and down throughout the day. But if it stays up, your child has high blood pressure. Another name for high …
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… wetting (diurnal enuresis) may be a normal part of a child's growth and development, or it may be caused by a … and have higher self-esteem. When to call a doctor Call your doctor or nurse advice line now or seek immediate medical care if: Your child has symptoms of a urinary tract infection. These …
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… Conditions Basics What is amblyopia? Amblyopia is a childhood problem that happens when one eye is weaker than … eye and ignore images from the weaker eye. This means that your child uses the strong eye more than the weak eye. If … one eye. The problem starts between birth and about age 7. Your child may not even know that they are using only one …
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… this page: Overview Overview Every day, children ages 6 to 10 may face new challenges at home with … To help strengthen and support healthy self-esteem in your child: Help your child learn how to make and keep friends. Healthy …
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… these skills during the first years of life. By age 6, most children learn the basics. Try to talk and read to your child often to boost these skills. Speech is making the … develop in some children? Speech and language problems mean your child has trouble speaking or saying words. Or he or …
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… Preventing Children's Injuries From Sports and Other Activities On this … some basics about safety. As a parent, you can't protect your child from every injury. But you can help your child keep safety in mind. Getting a sports physical A …
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… reaction, please see Severe Allergic Reactions to Food: Children and Teens (HealthLinkBC File 100a) . Is food … past allergic reactions and other health conditions such as asthma. Can babies be tested for food allergy? Yes, babies … You may be asked to stop taking some medications before your visit. Ask the allergist’s clinic for a list of …
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… a bony mound in the knee called the tibial tubercle . Older children and teenagers often get Osgood-Schlatter disease … this type of knee pain. This problem can come back while your child is still growing, but it should stop when your child's growth spurt ends. Osgood-Schlatter disease may …
