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… dangerous substances or methods as treatment for your baby who has colic . Potentially dangerous treatments … Medicines, such as antispasmodics or sleep aids. These and other medicines can have potentially serious and even deadly … Colic Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
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… away in 6 months to 2 years. The height spurt occurs after other signs of puberty have developed. While they lag in … puberty usually includes: Bone growth. This increases your child's height. An increase in skull bone thickness. … Menarche Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Susan C. Kim MD - …
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… pain when you walk or wear shoes. Calluses usually form on your hands or feet. They usually don't hurt. Corns have an … arthritis . Calluses and corns may also be caused by other things, including a person's activities (such as a … Plantar Warts Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… during pregnancy? You may have Rh-negative blood, and your baby may have Rh-positive blood. If the two types of … A blood test is the only way to know you have it or are at risk for it. What causes Rh sensitization, and what problems … Rh sensitization during pregnancy can only happen if the mother has Rh-negative blood and the baby has Rh-positive …
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… level of blood sugar over the past 2 to 3 months. It helps your doctor see whether blood sugar levels have been staying … blood can build up inside the blood vessels and raise the risk for heart attack and stroke. How often: Once a year or … any sensation has been lost. How often: Once a year Goal: Healthy feet with no foot ulcers or loss of feeling Dental …
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… kinds of birthmarks fade or go away as a child gets older. Others stay the same or get bigger, darker, or thicker. … as propranolol or corticosteroids. Laser therapy. Surgery. Your options will depend on the type of birthmark, where it … the Skin Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… Overview Breastfeeding in the proper position will help your baby latch on and breastfeed correctly and make your … baby's bottom. Your baby's abdomen lies against yours. Your other hand can support the breast and guide it into your … Breastfeeding Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… in one area, such as language. But they may be behind in another, such as sensory and motor development. Milestones … the skull have started to close. Still have a "baby" look. Your child's head is large in proportion to the rest of the … to 24 Months Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Susan C. Kim MD - …
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… surgery? You may want to consider cataract surgery if your vision is blurry or causing other problems that interfere with things you want or need … of anesthesia is planned? Cataract surgery in otherwise healthy people can usually be done on an outpatient basis …
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… Overview People who have Alzheimer's disease or another dementia are sometimes easily confused and may forget … Dementia Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …