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… Chronic Lung Disease in Infants On this page: Conditions Basics … problems that can lead to chronic lung disease such as: Injury to the lungs from the use of a ventilator . Many … the baby's nose or mouth or through a hood over the baby's head. A machine called a ventilator can give oxygen to …
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… Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What … may think this means that the symptoms "are all in their head." This isn't true. The pain, discomfort, and bloating … or psychologist . Learn more Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Constipation, Age 12 and Older Diarrhea, Age 12 and …
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… Breast Self-Examination On this page: Test Overview How It Is Done Risks … can occur at any age, though it is most common in women older than 50. Lumps or changes also may be signs of other … While standing in a shower, place one arm over your head and lightly soap your breast on that side. Then, using …
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… The risk of thrombosis is increased in those: 45 years of age and older With a history of thrombosis; or With risk factors for … redness, swelling and itching where the vaccine was given. Headache, fever, muscle or joint soreness, nausea, dizziness …
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… Changes in Your Nails On this page: Overview Overview There are many … Ridging may occur normally with aging but is also caused by injury, infection, or illness. Thickened nails can be caused by a fungal infection , injury, or poor circulation. The nails may become thick, …
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… Infantile Spasms (West Syndrome) On this page: Overview Overview Infantile spasms … before a child is 1 year old. The spasms affect a child's head, torso, and limbs. The spasms last for seconds and may … before a child is 1 year old. The spasms affect a child's head, torso, and limbs. The spasms last for seconds and may …
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… Caregiving: How to Turn Someone in Bed On this page: Overview Overview People sometimes … is high enough up in the bed. If not, lift them toward the head of the bed. Agree on a count, and then lift and move … is high enough up in the bed. If not, lift them toward the head of the bed. Agree on a count, and then lift and move …
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… Shingles On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … and people who have weak immune systems because of stress, injury, certain medicines, or other reasons. Most people who … Shingles symptoms happen in stages. First you may have a headache, sensitivity to light, and influenza (flu)-like …
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… time several times a day to: Prevent flat spots on the head called positional plagiocephaly Make the neck, back and … sing to and comfort your baby. Try to comfort your baby Massage baby's back, arms or legs. Gently touch or stroke them … Put your hand under your baby's chin to support the head until your baby is strong enough to do it independently …
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… Premature (Preterm) Infant On this page: Overview Health Tools Delivery of Your Preterm Infant … Taking Your Baby Home The First Weeks at Home Looking Ahead to the Childhood Years … through a clear plastic hood that rests over the baby's head. Doctors use special tools to give your baby medicine, …
