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… an object that a child with blisters or sores touched. Often the disease breaks out within a community. It usually … the disease from their children and not even realize it. How is it diagnosed? A doctor can tell if your child has … at the sores and blisters. Tests usually aren't needed. How is hand-foot-and-mouth disease treated? …
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… in the mother's womb (postural clubfoot). But more often clubfoot is caused by a combination of genetic and … shortly after birth can help overcome these problems. How is it diagnosed? Ultrasound done while a baby is in the … fully ossified (filled in with bony material) and do not show well on X-ray. How is clubfoot treated? When treatment …
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… Ganglions are small sacs ( cysts ) filled with fluid that often appear as bumps on the hands and wrists. They can also … Some ganglions can weaken your grip or affect joint motion. How are they diagnosed? A ganglion can usually be diagnosed … is. Your doctor will also feel the bump and shine a light alongside it. If the bump is a ganglion, the light usually …
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… the symptoms of toxoplasmosis? Most infected people do not show any symptoms. A healthy person’s immune system usually … can also cause blurred vision or temporary loss of vision. How is toxoplasmosis spread? All animals and birds can … veterinarian if there are any signs of illness in your cat Feed your cat commercial dry or canned food, not raw or …
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… stroke or a transient ischemic attack (TIA) , which is often a warning sign of a stroke. For people who have never … to aspirin. Have asthma that is made worse by aspirin. How do you take aspirin safely? Take aspirin with food. If … if you can drink alcohol while you take aspirin. And ask how much you can drink. Too much alcohol with aspirin can …
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… walk around during my labour and spend as much time in the shower as possible I would like to drink water and juice … would like to cut the umbilical cord I would like to breastfeed our baby as soon as possible after birth and continue … Arrangements for cord blood collection must be made long before the baby’s birth. Talk to your healthcare …
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… nerves push out of the spinal canal, and the nerves are often damaged. You may see a bulge in the skin. In some … What are the symptoms? Your child's symptoms will depend on how severe the defect is. Most children with the mild form … vision problems. A curve in their spine, such as scoliosis. How is it diagnosed? During pregnancy, you can have a blood …
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… by a virus. If you have it, you may get a painful rash along with other symptoms. Mpox is from the same family of … It rarely causes death. Mpox isn't related to chickenpox. How does it spread? Mpox is spread through close contact … The bumps scab over and may be itchy as they heal. Symptoms often start around 1 to 2 weeks after a person is infected. …
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… airways. They may include: A barking cough. The cough is often compared to the sound of a barking seal. You'll know … is usually normal or only slightly higher than normal. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will probably be able to … to make sure that enough oxygen is reaching the blood. How is croup treated? Even though your child's coughing and …
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… in children. It can occur in adults but is seen far more often in children. Impetigo is very contagious and can be … yellow, gold, or brown. That increase in size and number. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor can usually diagnose … of illness, your doctor may order blood or urine tests. How is impetigo treated? Impetigo is treated with …
