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… intestine, or colon, all the time. They usually don't cause problems. But sometimes, something causes the bacteria to grow. When there are too many of them, … the sample to the lab on time. Samples from babies and young children may be taken from diapers (if the stool does …
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… "jee-ar-DYE-uh-sus") is an infection of the intestines caused by the parasite Giardia lamblia . The illness is also … someone who is infected. Working in daycare centres for young children. For example, if you change a diaper and … have symptoms. What are the symptoms? Giardiasis can cause diarrhea, stomach cramps, gas, and nausea. You may feel …
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… is an infection on your skin, hair, or nails. It's caused by a fungus . The medical term for fungal infections is … the scalp occurs all over the world and is most common in young children. Ringworm of the beard is not common. What causes ringworm of the scalp or beard? Ringworm is caused by a …
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… Don't make the mistake of thinking that your child is too young to understand or that your child is better off not knowing. Use simple language that fits the child's age. Remember that … it will help. Sometimes special ways of communicating are used, such as puppet shows, books, DVDs, or playtime. Some …
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… measures have been tried to save the limb. The major causes of amputation are diabetes and/or peripheral arterial … pain when at rest. Non-healing, untreatable ulcers. Tobacco use may be the most important factor in progressing to … than walking on a below-the-knee prosthesis, although young, relatively healthy people manage much better than …
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… Overview In older adults, hip fractures are usually caused by a fall. Even a slight fall can sometimes cause a fracture in a weakened hip bone. Children and young adults are more likely to break a hip because of a …
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… to certain diseases. Changes in genes or chromosomes may cause health problems. We have hundreds of topics to answer … Down Syndrome: Helping Your Child Learn to Walk and Use Other Motor Skills Down Syndrome: Training and Therapy for Young People Familial Lipid Disorders Family History and the …
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… It Works Risks Surgery Overview Surgery may be used to treat a torn rotator cuff if the injury is very … a rotator cuff may be done when: A rotator cuff tear is caused by a sudden injury. In these cases, it's best to do … and function for your job or activities, or you are young. You are in good enough physical condition to recover …
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… loss is sometimes mistaken for other concerns, and it may cause a child to appear distracted or withdrawn. Parents are … can be either temporary or permanent. Most hearing loss in young children is temporary or medically treatable. What can affect my child’s hearing? The most common causes of temporary hearing loss in children include: Fluid in …
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… personalities and temperament are becoming more defined. Young children between 12 and 24 months of age feel many … emerging sense of self and internal conflicts often can cause irrational, extreme, and abruptly changing emotions. … protest (also called separation anxiety). That's because they can remember you after you have left, but they …
