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… affected This condition is more common in infants and young children who have sickle cell disease. It may follow a respiratory infection. In older children and adults, the spleen often doesn't work because of years of …
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… 24 hours. Ideal cholesterol and triglyceride numbers for adults Total cholesterol Less than 5.2 millimoles per litre … that you have a familial lipid disorder. footnote 3 For children and teens, test results are slightly different than … that you have a familial lipid disorder. footnote 3 For children and teens, test results are slightly different than …
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… do his or her normal activities. It may affect up to 30% of children ages 4 to 12. Symptoms of RAP are different for … weight. A physical cause is found in less than 10% of children diagnosed with RAP. The physical examination and … spicy foods or dairy foods, may trigger an episode in some children. Your child should not eat any foods that cause …
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… windpipe or lungs (aspirated). This happens most often in children who are younger than 3 years and in adults who are older than age 50. When you breathe in … manoeuvre) is used to clear a blockage in adults and children older than 1 year. Back blows and chest thrusts are …
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… or projects around the home. Falls. Most elbow injuries in children occur during activities, such as sports or play, or … of long bones. It needs to be checked by a doctor. Older adults have a higher risk for injuries and fractures. That's … inner (medial) part of the elbow may be golfer's elbow . In children who do sports that involve throwing, the same elbow …
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… they are hardly bothered by the disease. Can I have children? MS usually does not affect your ability to have children, although it can cause some problems with sexual … they are hardly bothered by the disease. Can I have children? MS usually does not affect your ability to have …
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… in the mouth. Feverfew is not recommended for use by young children or by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Be … treatments for episodic migraine prevention in adults: Report of the Quality Standards Subcommittee of the … in the mouth. Feverfew is not recommended for use by young children or by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Be …
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… eye disease ( uveitis ) can develop as a complication in children who have juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Children and adults who have JIA can develop cataracts , glaucoma , …
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… 3, 2024 Overview Potential hazards are everywhere and children don’t always recognize dangerous situations. … Keeping your child safe requires careful attention. Children of different ages and activity levels require … This includes neglect and exposure to violence between adults in the home. Children have a legal right to grow up …
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… Work or projects around the home. Most leg injuries in children and teens occur during sports or play or from … the growth plate. It needs to be checked by a doctor. Older adults have a higher risk for injuries and fractures. That's … from more than 3.1 m (10 ft) [more than 1.5 m (5 ft) for children under 2 years and adults over 65]. A car crash in …
