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… Alopecia Areata On this page: … hair follicles , which is where hair growth begins. The damage to the follicle is usually not lasting. Experts don't … in people younger than 20. But children and adults of any age may be affected. Women and men are affected the same. …
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… Stuttering On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … severe. Stuttering that starts during a child's early language-learning years (ages 2 through 7 years) and goes away on its own before …
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… thumbs. While most children will stop on their own between ages 3 and 6, some continue past the age of 4 or 5. Prolonged thumb-sucking can lead to serious … dental and speech problems. By using lots of love, encouragement, and a few simple steps, you can help your child …
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… Hemochromatosis Genetic Screening On this page: What Is Hereditary Hemochromatosis? What Is … pancreas, joints, skin, and other organs. In its early stages, hemochromatosis can cause joint and belly pain, … But many people do not have symptoms in the early stages. In men, hereditary hemochromatosis is usually found at …
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… Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … to help your body stay healthy. If your bone marrow is damaged or destroyed, it can no longer make normal blood cells. … stem cell transplant may be used to treat diseases that damage or destroy the bone marrow, such as non-Hodgkin lymphoma …
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… Finding Good Footwear On this page: Overview Overview The following … regularly. The size of your feet may change as you grow older. Have both feet measured. Often one foot is larger … regularly. The size of your feet may change as you grow older. Have both feet measured. Often one foot is larger …
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… Caregiving: Making a Home Safe On this page: Overview Overview You can help … Alzheimer's Disease Dementia Preventing Falls in Older Adults Current as of: March 2, 2023 Author: … Alzheimer's Disease Dementia Preventing Falls in Older Adults Current as of: March 2, 2023 Author: …
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… Common Types of Hernias On this page: Overview Overview A hernia is a bulge caused by tissue … of hernia can occur in people who: Are very overweight. Are older. Used steroid medicines . Smoke. Had a wound infection … are three main types of hiatal hernia: sliding, paraesophageal , and mixed. Most people who have a hiatal hernia have …
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… Umbilical Hernia in Children On this page: … But some children don't get a hernia until they're a little older. When a child has an umbilical hernia: You may notice … But some children don't get a hernia until they're a little older. When a child has an umbilical hernia: You may notice …
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… Clostridioides Difficile (C. diff) Colitis On this page: What is … or have taken them recently. It is also common in older people who are in hospitals and nursing homes and in … or have taken them recently. It is also common in older people who are in hospitals and nursing homes and in …