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… Down Syndrome, Ages 5 to 13 On this page: If your child with Down syndrome is between the ages of 5 and 13, you will likely … excessive weight gain is common for children with Down syndrome, providing your child with healthy meals and …
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… Infantile Spasms (West Syndrome) On this page: Overview Overview Infantile spasms (West syndrome) is a type of epilepsy that usually starts before a … for seconds and may occur in clusters. Children with West syndrome have certain changes in the electrical impulses in …
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… Complex Regional Pain Syndrome On this page: What is complex regional pain syndrome? Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a term used to describe a group of …
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… Down Syndrome: Grooming and Hygiene On this page: Overview … Overview As your child with Down syndrome enters puberty, grooming and hygiene become … self-care tasks on his or her own. Down Syndrome Dry Skin and Itching Menarche Puberty Issues …
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… Lupus and Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome On this page: Overview … had blood clots is said to have antiphospholipid antibody syndrome . This can lead to mild or severe blood-clotting … . Pregnant women with antiphospholipid antibody syndrome need to be closely monitored. …
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… Hantavirus Cardiopulmonary Syndrome (HCPS) On this page: Related … What is hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome (HCPS)? Hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome (HCPS) is a lung infection caused by viruses found …
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… Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) On this page: Symptoms What … Information What is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormone imbalance that can affect …
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… Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome On this page: Health Tools Cause … Basics What is myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)? Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a disease that causes you to feel so …
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… Shaken baby syndrome (SBS) Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … of frustration or overwhelm you. What is shaken baby syndrome? Shaken baby syndrome (SBS) is the name given to the assortment of signs …
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… Down syndrome, autism and developmental delays Last updated June … makes communication and social interactions difficult. Down syndrome is a set of physical and mental traits caused by a … Learn more about each condition in this section. Down syndrome Down Syndrome Down Syndrome, Ages 1 Month to 1 Year …