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… Stroke: Bladder and Bowel Problems On this page: Overview Overview Urinary … problems. Some things you can do to prevent bladder leakage include: Emptying your bladder at regular intervals, … with constipation, your doctor may recommend a bulking agent (such as Metamucil), a stool softener, or regular use …
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… Antihistamines On this page: Overview Overview Oral … antidepressants, sedatives, and tranquilizers. Read the package carefully, and ask your pharmacist or doctor to help you … Food Allergies Over-the-Counter Medicine Precautions Rash, Age 12 and Older Respiratory Problems, Age 12 and Older …
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… Cholesterol in Children and Teens On this page: Overview Overview A … doctor may suggest a cholesterol test based on your child's age, family history, or a physical examination. You can ask … cholesterol and triglycerides can depend on your child's age and gender. Treatment for high cholesterol Your doctor …
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… Spinal Cord Injury: Finding a Rehab Centre On this page: Overview Overview Rehabilitation … tell me about the patients in your centre, such as their ages? Do most of them have a specific level of injury? How … both short- and long-term goals? Does your centre encourage family members of all ages to participate in rehab …
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… Fluoride During Childhood On this page: Overview Overview … you use a rice-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste up to age 3. Ask your dentist if this is right for your child. Use a pea-sized amount for children ages 3 to 6 years. footnote 1 Tooth decay is reduced in …
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… Rhinoplasty On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … will pull back the skin. Parts of the bones and cartilage under the skin will be removed or reshaped. Then the … on a fully developed nose. This has usually occurred by age 15 or 16 in females and by age 17 or 18 in males. If …
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… Sensory and Motor Growth in Newborns On this page: Overview Overview Newborn senses … attracted to bold and contrasting patterns. By 3 months of age, infants can look directly at and follow objects. Around … usually develop 20/20 or 20/40 eyesight by 3 years of age. Newborn motor skills Motor skills develop as your …
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… Vitamin D Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … get enough vitamin D may not grow as much as others their age. They also have a chance of getting a rare disease … as milk, orange juices, yogurts, margarines, and soy beverages. You can also get it as supplements, often combined …
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… Congenital Hydrocele On this page: … usually absorbed within a few months and at the latest by age 1 or 2. A hydrocele of the cord may be mistaken for an … remove the fluid if: Your child still has the hydrocele at age 2. The swelling comes and goes. The swelling causes …
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… Genetic Influences on Weight On this page: Overview Overview Genes influence … while women store more in the hips and thighs. As women age, more fat is stored in the abdomen. Both men and women lose muscle weight as they age. Genetics Obesity Weight Management …
