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… Decision Points for Medicines On this page: Overview Overview Decision Points … to make a wise health decision. Click on a link below to learn more about medicines for your condition: Acne: Should I … Ear Infection: Should I Give My Child Antibiotics? Ear Problems: Should My Child Be Treated for Fluid Buildup in …
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… Farsightedness (Hyperopia) On this page: … can cause it. What happens Farsightedness often starts in early childhood. But normal growth corrects the problem. If … if you have changes in your vision. Eye Problems, Non-Injury Nearsightedness (Myopia) Presbyopia …
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… to see if the curve is getting worse. Children may wear a brace to keep the curve from getting worse. Key points … of surgery? Risks of surgery to fix a spinal curve include: Problems that can happen with back surgery, such as nerve damage, lung problems, or spinal cord damage. No more growth in …
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… Traveller's Diarrhea On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … you have serious diarrhea, which is more likely to lead to problems with dehydration. Dehydration may alter the effect … is gone, you may eat a regular diet again. Children 2 years old or younger are at high risk of dehydration from …
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… Bowel Resection On this page: Surgery Overview How It Is Done What To Expect Why It … is. If the doctor is removing cancer from the colon, nearby lymph nodes are taken out and tested for cancer. Then … an open resection during the surgery. How It Is Done Colon problems slide 1 of 5 < Prev Next > slide 1 of 5, Colon …
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… Tips for Parents of Teens On this page: Overview Overview Parenting a … and promotes a sense of accomplishment. Set clear rules. Remove emotion from discipline, and focus on … what to expect. Also, doing this helps you to respond to problems appropriately. For example, if both you and your …
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… When to Have a Cholesterol Test On this page: Overview Overview … be one of the things doctors use to check on your risk of heart attack and stroke. The Canadian Cardiovascular Society … test depends on your cholesterol level, your other health problems, and your overall chance of heart disease. An adult …
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… Mood Disorders in Children On this page: Overview Overview Mood disorders are a health problem. … or grouchy mood more days than not, lasting for at least a year. Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder. Your child: Is … include: A depressed or grouchy mood most of the time. Younger children may describe this as feeling "grumpy" or …
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… Keloid Scars On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is a keloid … grow on the breastbone, shoulder, upper chest and back, earlobes, and face. Keloids do not become cancer. But they … 3 months. (It takes 3 months for a keloid to grow). After ear piercing, use pressure earrings. These are also called …
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… Measles (Rubeola) On this page: … the air. This means that you can get measles if you are near someone who has the virus even if they don't cough or … vaccinated because measles can sometimes cause serious problems. Some parents worry that vaccines cause autism …
