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… Infections in Children On this page: Cause What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When to … germs (called bacteria) get into the urinary tract and cause an infection. Your child's urinary tract is the system … What are the symptoms? Symptoms of a UTI in an infant or young child may include a fever. This may be the only …
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… the intellectual and behavioural development of infants and young children. Lead-based paint is a dangerous source of … or sanded into dust. Low levels of exposure to lead can cause health effects such as learning disabilities and … problems in children. High levels of exposure to lead may cause lead poisoning and other issues such as anemia and …
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… Medicines That May Cause Rashes in Children On this page: Overview Overview Many … a rash. A few common examples are: Antibiotics. Aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), and naproxen (Aleve). Pain … a rash. A few common examples are: Antibiotics. Aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), and naproxen (Aleve). Pain …
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… the knee joint (synovium). Normally a plica doesn't cause problems, but it can become inflamed and thickened from … treated with rest, ice, anti-inflammatory medicine such as ibuprofen, and exercises to stretch and strengthen the … treated with rest, ice, anti-inflammatory medicine such as ibuprofen, and exercises to stretch and strengthen the …
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… checked. Accidental injuries are one of the leading causes of death in children younger than age 5. The following questions can help you … move? How far and how high can the child reach? What household objects attract the child's attention? What is the …
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… can help a person cope with chronic pain and with pain caused by a sickle cell crisis . Your doctor or a pain … prescription medicine. For mild pain, use over-the-counter ibuprofen (such as Advil) and/or acetaminophen (such as Tylenol). Children and teens younger than 20 should not be given aspirin, which can cause …
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… health and well-being. Regular physical activity in young people promotes strong bones and muscles, physical … In contrast, higher amounts of sedentary behaviour in young people are linked to poorer physical fitness and … to Friday or email a qualified exercise professional . Useful resources For even more support with encouraging …
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… Medicines That Can Cause Nausea and Vomiting On this page: Overview Overview Many … A few examples are: Antibiotics. Antidepressants. Aspirin, ibuprofen (such as Advil or Motrin), and naproxen (such as … A few examples are: Antibiotics. Antidepressants. Aspirin, ibuprofen (such as Advil or Motrin), and naproxen (such as …
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… Medicines That Can Cause Tinnitus On this page: Overview Overview Many … in the ears (tinnitus). A few examples are: Aspirin, ibuprofen (such as Advil or Motrin), and naproxen (such as … in the ears (tinnitus). A few examples are: Aspirin, ibuprofen (such as Advil or Motrin), and naproxen (such as …
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… Medicines That Can Cause Abdominal Pain On this page: Overview Overview Many … cause belly pain or cramping. A few examples are: Aspirin, ibuprofen (such as Advil or Motrin), and naproxen (such as … cause belly pain or cramping. A few examples are: Aspirin, ibuprofen (such as Advil or Motrin), and naproxen (such as …
