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… air, water, soil, food, and manufactured goods. The most common source of lead exposure for children is lead-based … buildings built before 1950, when lead-based paint was more commonly used. Buildings in other countries that do not … the source of lead. Old paint chips and dirt are the most common sources of lead in the home. Lead-based paint, and …
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… pain and swelling in the esophagus (esophagitis). Reflux is common in babies and children, and it's most often not a … goes away as a baby matures. What are the symptoms? It is common for babies to spit up (have reflux) after they eat. … may want to do tests to help find the cause of the problem. Common tests include: A barium swallow. This is a series of …
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… Many of these problems can get better with home treatment. Common mouth problems include: Sores, such as cold sores … windy, cold, or very hot weather. Dry mouth (xerostomia). A common cause of dry mouth is dehydration . Over time, having … the mouth that can't be wiped off (leukoplakia). This is commonly caused by irritation of the mouth, such as from a …
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… A fever of 38.9°C (102°F) or higher for 3 to 4 days is common with the flu. Recurrent fevers are ones that occur 3 … highest fevers you've ever had. High fevers are not that common, especially in adults. With a moderate fever : You … of a serious illness or bleeding problem. There are two types. Petechiae (say "puh-TEE-kee-eye"): Are tiny, flat red …
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… pregnancy can be very hard. You may wonder why it happened. Common signs of a miscarriage can include: Vaginal bleeding. … pregnancy can be very hard. You may wonder why it happened. Common signs of a miscarriage can include: Vaginal bleeding. … pregnancy can be very hard. You may wonder why it happened. Common signs of a miscarriage can include: Vaginal bleeding. …
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… worse in the morning but improves during the day. Other types of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis , gout , … be tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis). This is the most common type of tendinopathy that affects the elbow. It's … be tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis). This is the most common type of tendinopathy that affects the elbow. It's …
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