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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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… Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) On this page: Health Tools … What is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder of the intestines. It causes …
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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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… 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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… Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) On this page: Condition … may also cause a headache, muscle aches, a sore throat, fatigue, and diarrhea. For some people the symptoms get … may also cause a headache, muscle aches, a sore throat, fatigue, and diarrhea. For some people the symptoms get …
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… Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) On this page: Conditions Basics … Trouble doing day-to-day activities because of weakness and fatigue. Depression. Problems focusing on tasks and trouble … Trouble doing day-to-day activities because of weakness and fatigue. Depression. Problems focusing on tasks and trouble …
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… Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) On this page: Conditions Basics Related … exercises. You might start short and slow, especially if fatigue is a problem. Then you can add a little at a time. … exercises. You might start short and slow, especially if fatigue is a problem. Then you can add a little at a time. …