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… to moderate. Long-lasting hearing loss is rare. But some children may have problems learning to talk and understand … pus from the ear through a small hole in the eardrum. Many children with this problem have some hearing loss. Other … to moderate. Long-lasting hearing loss is rare. But some children may have problems learning to talk and understand …
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… of generalized epilepsy that begins in early childhood. (Children with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome may also have tonic … or tonic seizures are likely to be injured when they fall. Children may have to wear helmets and restrict their … of generalized epilepsy that begins in early childhood. (Children with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome may also have tonic …
Medications
… and pain during/after sex). This medication is also used by children to treat a certain type of early puberty (central … blow your nose before using this drug. For very young children, it may be necessary to clear the nose with a bulb … in breast size/pubic hair, oily skin, or body odor for children treating early puberty). These symptoms should get …
Medical tests
… deficiency anemia unless their bodies can't absorb it from food. Strict vegetarians (vegans) who do not eat animal … a person is not getting enough vitamin B12 in his or her food. Low levels are linked with hyperthyroidism or folic … deficiency anemia unless their bodies can't absorb it from food. Strict vegetarians (vegans) who do not eat animal …
Medical tests
… the bowels (intestines) . The bile helps your body digest food and absorb vitamins that dissolve in fat. Spleen . This … is in the upper belly. It makes enzymes that help digest food. The digestive enzymes then move into the bowels. The … the bowels (intestines) . The bile helps your body digest food and absorb vitamins that dissolve in fat. Spleen . This …
Medical tests
… your blood alcohol concentration starts to rise. Unlike food, alcohol is absorbed directly through the walls of the … its highest level about 60 minutes after you drink. But food in your stomach may increase the amount of time it … your blood alcohol concentration starts to rise. Unlike food, alcohol is absorbed directly through the walls of the …
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… death early in childhood. Juvenile Tay-Sachs. This affects children ages 2 and older and progresses more slowly than the infantile form. Children don't live beyond their mid-teens. Late-onset … But the child can pass the changed gene on to their children. The juvenile and late-onset forms of Tay-Sachs are …
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… problems as the child grows. But with early treatment most children born with clubfoot are able to lead a normal life. … a little closer toward a normal position each time. Some children have enough improvement that the only further … the series of castings, if the whole foot is pointing down, children treated with this method still need a minor surgery …
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… carry factor concentrate with you. Adults and parents of children who have hemophilia can learn to inject replacement clotting factors. Children may also be taught to infuse themselves with clotting factors at about age 10. Younger children and those who have developed antibodies …
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… Surgery is always recommended for inguinal hernias in children. Laparoscopic surgery repair may not be right for … obese. Laparoscopic hernia repair usually is not done on children. But a laparoscope may be used during open hernia repairs in children to explore the opposite groin for a hernia. This …
