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… Arthritis: Deciding About Total Joint Replacement On this page: Overview Overview If your child has severe joint damage from juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), your child's … decision together, consider the following: Your child's age. Consider how old your child is. His or her bones may …
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… Pneumonia On this page: Cause What Increases Your Risk … chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma. Are younger than 1 year of age or older than 65. Have an impaired immune system. Drink …
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… Cerebral Palsy On this page: Health Tools Cause Prevention Symptoms … the first time, call your doctor or seek care right away.) Constipation that isn't relieved by home treatment. Skin … Stool softeners and mild laxatives may help treat constipation. This is a common problem for people who have …
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… Impetigo On this page: … fingernails short. You can cover the sores with a loose bandage. The sores need air to heal. Call your doctor if you do … Handwashing Mouth Problems, Non-Injury Rash, Age 11 and Younger Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: …
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… Polyethylene Glycol (Peg) 3350 - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … needs. Uses This medication is used to treat occasional constipation. It works by holding water in the stool to … overuse may result in dependence on laxatives and chronic constipation. Overuse may cause diarrhea, dehydration, and …
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… Infertility On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … pregnant after 6 to 12 months of trying, depending on your age. How is it diagnosed? Doctors can do tests and ask you … infertility is not known. Rates of infertility and miscarriage increase with age. Female fertility peaks in the late …
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… Guaifenesin Sustained-Release - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Pronunciation: gweye-FEN-eh-sin Common Brand Name(s): … have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years. This product (sustained-release) is …
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… Allergy Shots for Allergic Rhinitis On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect After Treatment Why … can usually be combined into one or two shots. Children younger than 2 should not have allergy shots. Children ages 3 to 4 may find it hard to get many shots over a long …
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… Warts and Plantar Warts On this page: Health Tools Cause Prevention Symptoms … warts from spreading. Keep your warts covered with a bandage or athletic tape. Don't bite your nails or cuticles, as … to help relieve pain. Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18 , because of the risk of Reye syndrome , a …
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… breast cancer, and one of them was diagnosed before age 50, your family history is stronger and your risk of … will happen in your case. Out of 100 women who are at average risk , about 13 will get breast cancer sometime during … may need to do this more often. You may also need to start younger, or have additional screening tests. This is …
