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… injury and can be fatal. Due to his stroke, Nathan has problems learning, and he will have lifelong problems moving his body on the left side. Nathan’s injury … Vaccines help prevent diseases that can cause lifelong damage. For example, meningococcal disease can cause brain …
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… Feeding Your Premature Infant On this page: Overview Overview Some premature … lactation consultant have years of experience with feeding problems. If at any time you have trouble feeding your baby, … about any pumping and breastfeeding questions and problems, both before and after the birth. The consultant …
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… Cochlear Implants On this page: Treatment Overview How Well It Works Risks Related … loss in both ears. The implant does the job of the damaged or absent nerve cells that in a normal ear make it … The implant then tells the nerves in the ear to send a message to the brain. The message is understood as sound. How …
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… Frailty in Older Adults On this page: Overview Overview Growing older … likely to happen when a person has certain other health problems, such as diabetes or dementia. These other health problems can cause frailty to get worse quickly. People who …
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… Prealbumin Blood Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … or protein replacement fluids are working. Other health problems also may cause your levels to drop. You may need … levels may be caused by: Hodgkin lymphoma . Kidney problems. Being pregnant. Low values Low prealbumin levels …
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… blood tests and maybe a liver biopsy to check for liver problems. If you have used antiviral medicine once without … with chronic (long-term) hepatitis B don't develop serious problems and can live active, full lives without treatment. But others may develop severe liver damage. If this happens, you may need a liver transplant. …
Medications
… Simethicone - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. If you have any health problems, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using …
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… Dry Mouth On this page: … form in your mouth. Over time, dry mouth can lead to dental problems. What causes it? Dry mouth is most often a side … sips of liquid throughout the day. Water is best. Use ice chips and sugar-free items. Items such as sugar-free gum or …
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… treatment as they near the end of life. But it can cause problems for others, such as swelling in the arms and legs, … of days. If you do not receive any benefit or if you have problems, the treatment will be stopped. Compare your … an artificial feeding tube would cause more problems. Ada, age 77 I have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. The cancer …
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… Milestones for a 1-Year-Old On this page: Overview Overview Children usually … Some children may be advanced in one area, such as language. But they may be behind in another, such as sensory and … development, emotional and social development, language development, and sensory and motor development. Physical …
