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… in this section. Down syndrome Down Syndrome Down Syndrome, Ages 1 Month to 1 Year Down Syndrome, Ages 1 to 5 Down Syndrome, Ages 13 to 21 Down Syndrome, Ages 5 to 13 Down Syndrome, …
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… Vasoconstrictor Medicines for Variceal Bleeding On this page: Overview Overview Vasoconstrictor … effects from long-term use of these medicines may include diarrhea, too much sugar in the blood (hyperglycemia), and … effects from long-term use of these medicines may include diarrhea, too much sugar in the blood (hyperglycemia), and …
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… Milestones for a 1-Year-Old On this page: Overview Overview Children usually … Some children may be advanced in one area, such as language. But they may be behind in another, such as sensory and … development, emotional and social development, language development, and sensory and motor development. Physical …
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… Getting Enough Iron On this page: Overview Overview What … footnote 2 Recommended daily amount of iron from food Group Age Amount of daily iron Adults Ages 19 and older Ages 19 to 50 (who menstruate) 8 mg. 18 …
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… Most of the time, a hernia that starts before 6 months of age will go away by 1 year of age. footnote 1 Your child may need surgery if the hernia is … very large or if a hernia of any size has not gone away by age 5. You may choose to have surgery for personal reasons. …
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… Triamcinolone - Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … medication into a muscle is not recommended for children younger than six years. Consult your doctor for more … symptoms such as nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop, severe diarrhea, or weakness in your newborn. It is unknown if this …
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… Milestones for 5-Year-Olds On this page: Overview Overview Children usually … Some children may be advanced in one area, such as language. But they may be behind in another area, such as sensory … development, emotional and social development, language development, and sensory and motor development. Physical …
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… Sleep Apnea On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … apnea more likely. Surgery can sometimes correct the blockage and improve sleep apnea. Aging. Sleep apnea increases as … apnea, they may not seem very sleepy during the day. In younger children, other symptoms include: Mouth breathing. …
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… preventative measures you can take to live well as you age. Health conditions and concerns Find information about … pressure Osteoporosis Parkinson's disease Stroke As you age, you may be at higher risk of complications from … being active can help you stay healthy and strong as you age. Healthy eating and healthy aging for adults …
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… Interactive Tool: What Is Your Child's BMI? On this page: What does this tool help you learn? What do the results … BMI among the BMIs of children of the same gender and age. Taking several BMI measurements over time can help you … your child's growth. This tool can be used for children ages 2 through 19. Be cautious if you use this tool or any …