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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 … and may occur in clusters. Children with West syndrome have certain changes in the electrical impulses in the …
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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 have ongoing questions and concerns. Your doctor can help …
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… Antibody Tests for Lupus On this page: Overview … not specific for lupus and are found commonly in Sjögren's syndrome . But these tests are useful in helping women with … titres of anti-dsDNA are usually seen only in people who have lupus. A positive anti-Sm test is a specific marker for …
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… Shaken baby syndrome (SBS) Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … (SBS) is the name given to the assortment of signs and symptoms of brain injury resulting from violently shaking an … baby so dangerous? Shaking a baby is dangerous because they have fragile, under-developed brains. Their heads are heavy …
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… Depression: Should I Take an Antidepressant? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to … normal, especially if you also get counselling. But if your symptoms are mild, lifestyle changes and counselling may be …
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… Fitz-Hugh–Curtis Syndrome On this page: Overview Overview Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome occurs when pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) … around it. It causes pain in the upper right belly. This syndrome happens when bacteria enter the abdominal cavity …
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… Sinusitis: Should I Take Antibiotics? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to … is usually caused by a virus. It can last for 2 to 4 weeks. Symptoms often start to clear up on their own in 10 to 14 …
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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 … nails and scheduling regular haircuts. Help your child shave as often as is needed. For girls, this may mean shaving …
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… caused by nerve damage from glaucoma. Regular perimetry tests can be used to see if treatment for glaucoma is … caused by nerve damage from glaucoma. Regular perimetry tests can be used to see if treatment for glaucoma is …
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… Antithyroid Antibody Tests On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To … instead. This is called an autoimmune reaction. People who have one autoimmune disease may get another one. Tell your … has a different range for what's normal. Your lab report should show the range that your lab uses for each test. The …
