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… But they are most common in children ages 1 to 4 years. Dealing with tantrums may be unpleasant or embarrassing. But … a tantrum starts, ignoring it may work best. Try the following: Walk away. But stay where the child can see you, … But they are most common in children ages 1 to 4 years. Dealing with tantrums may be unpleasant or embarrassing. But …
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… water and salt and other minerals ( electrolytes ) in your blood. When your kidneys stop working, waste products, … has three main causes: A sudden, serious drop in blood flow to the kidneys. Heavy blood loss, an injury, or a bad … a long-term health problem such as kidney or liver disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart failure, or obesity. …
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… failure means that your heart muscle doesn't pump as much blood as your body needs. Because your heart can't pump … brain and vital organs widen to carry the increased blood flow. Hormone systems. When the body thinks it needs more … pumping out enough blood each time it beats. This is called low stroke volume. To maintain your cardiac output, your …
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… pacifier with your mouth. Prevent prolonged contact with sugars in formula and breast milk. Remove a bottle from your … just water, a little juice flavouring, and a lot of added sugar. Teach your child to drink from an open cup starting … bottle-feedings, especially with juice or other high-sugar liquids, make a child more likely to develop tooth …
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… also cause severe, possibly fatal, breathing problems. To lower your risk, your doctor should have you take the … pulmonary disease-COPD) kidney disease liver disease diabetes mental/mood disorders (such as confusion, … cardiac death) Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood may also increase your risk of QT prolongation. This …
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… help families communicate in a less stressful context and allow parents to focus complete attention on their other … do for yourself and your child. If you are having problems dealing with your feelings about your child's condition, … their feelings. Building Resilience Dealing With Negative Thoughts Feeling Depressed Stress …
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… needs. Colostrum. Your breasts make this thick, sticky, yellow liquid toward the end of pregnancy and in the first days … It has more fat and less protein than transitional milk. Low milk supply It's common to worry about not making enough milk. But low milk supply is rare. It may take time for your milk …
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… also free for anyone 2 years of age and older with the following conditions: No spleen, or a spleen that is not … or those who are waiting for one A stem cell transplant Diabetes, cystic fibrosis or a chronic cerebrospinal fluid … of the lining that covers the brain (meningitis), the blood (septicemia) and the lungs (pneumonia). Permanent …
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… and each time you get a refill. Be sure to read and follow all instructions for use from your doctor or the … of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine) bloody stools rectal bleeding A very serious allergic … Lab tests (such as sodium/potassium blood levels, blood sugar level) may be done before or after taking this …
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… a class of drugs known as alkylating agents. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. How To Use … products). Older adults may be at greater risk for low blood cell counts while using this drug. Tell your doctor if … (such as complete blood count, kidney/liver function, blood sugar, sodium/magnesium blood levels, CPK levels) should be …