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… of getting it increases with age. Most people who have it are able to lead normal lives. What causes it? The cause of … disease is not clear. But it may be related to: Genetics. You're more likely to get Paget's disease if your parents, … Most people with Paget's disease have no symptoms. When symptoms occur, the most common ones are: Bone pain. It …
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… Ages 5 to 13 On this page: If your child with Down syndrome is between the ages of 5 and … manage your feelings and plan for your child's long-term care needs. Your doctor will likely address a variety of … how self-help skills (such as grooming and dressing) are developing and whether your child is gaining a sense of …
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… Depression is a mental health condition that causes you to feel sad, lose interest in activities that you used … It is not a character flaw, and it does not mean that you are a bad or weak person. Depression is very common. It … long-term treatment. Older adults may have special concerns when using medicine. Some of the medicines used for …
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… the tubes that carry air to the lungs (the bronchial tubes) are inflamed and irritated. When this happens, the bronchial tubes swell and produce mucus. This makes you cough. There are two types of bronchitis: Acute …
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… Surgical Abortion Care On this page: Overview Overview A … in a clinic by a doctor who has special training. What can you expect as you recover? You may have cramps and light … Take them exactly as instructed. Ask your doctor when you can return to normal activities or strenuous …
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… is more common in summer than winter. Children ages 2 to 4 are most likely to get the condition. What causes it? Shigellosis is spread when the bacteria in feces (stool) or on soiled fingers are ingested. Poor handwashing …
Medical tests
… Overview Tympanometry tests the movement of the eardrum when an ear infection or other middle ear problem is suspected. A doctor places the tip of a hand-held tool into the child's ear. The tool changes the air pressure … to the pressure and the sound. The results of this test are used to help figure out what is going on in the ear. Why …
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… Basics What is Kawasaki disease? Kawasaki disease is a rare childhood illness that affects the blood vessels. The … recover from the disease without long-term problems. Your doctor will watch your child for heart problems for a … may need more treatment and follow-up tests. What happens when a child has Kawasaki disease? It may be a few weeks …
Medications
… and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional … your doctor may recommend a slow increase in your dosage when starting treatment. Dosage is based on your medical … may appear whole or only partly dissolved in your stool. If this occurs, tell your doctor right away so your …
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… Cardiac Rehabilitation: Monitoring Your Body's Response to Exercise On this page: Overview Overview There are several ways to measure your body's responses to … physiologist or trainer. And then you may be able to use it when you exercise on your own. During exercise, you will …
