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… Flags On this page: Overview Overview A child's failure to reach speech and language milestones as … meaning a speech and language development problem. If your child does not reach developmental milestones on schedule, … together to form meaning (expressive language delays). Some children have both speech and language delays. Red flags for …
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… solid wastes. Note: If you are caring for an infant or child with an ostomy, the same information and procedures … adhesives may be used to attach the pouch because a child's skin is more sensitive than an adult's skin. Your … nurse (WOCN) will help you learn how to care for your child with an ostomy. Irrigation is not appropriate for …
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… to 21 On this page: If your child with Down syndrome is an adolescent or young adult … that can help you manage your feelings and plan for your child's long-term care needs. Your child should receive health care from a coordinated team of …
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… ), mental health doctor, and family doctor and your child's doctor ( pediatrician ) about any changes in your … ), mental health doctor, and family doctor and your child's doctor ( pediatrician ) about any changes in your …
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… your baby a snack. If this is filling, it may take the child's mind off the feeding. Weaning … your baby a snack. If this is filling, it may take the child's mind off the feeding. Weaning …
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… can lower your ability to fight an infection (such as methotrexate or corticosteroids). Before using tocilizumab, … is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis in adults and in children (such as polyarticular juvenile idiopathic … a week. If you are using this medication to treat PJIA in children, give this medication by injection under the skin …
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… Urinary Symptoms After an Injury in Children On this page: Overview Overview When your child injures his or her genital area, the pain can be quite … visit to a health professional is usually required if your child: Is unable to urinate. Has increasing trouble …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Your child's tics related to Tourette syndrome may seem worse in certain situations or during times when your child experiences strong emotions. Common triggers include: … or excitement. Difficulties with other kids can make your child angry or frustrated. Or your child may get flustered …
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… may give you symptoms like those from menopause, such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness. The medicine only treats … away after menopause. You won't have side effects such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness. You won't have possible … menopause. After starting the medicine, I did have more hot flashes than usual, but my heavy menstrual bleeding and …
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… method. This means that you never offer to breastfeed your child. But you don't refuse when your child asks or shows a desire to breastfeed. This can be a … for food. When the baby has had a minute or two, urge the child to stop and interest them in something else. Postpone …
