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… Thyroid Hormone Replacement for Hypothyroidism On this page: Overview Overview Thyroid hormones … usually taken by mouth. How much you need depends on your age, your body weight, and whether you are pregnant. Thyroid … dose of replacement hormone. Children, pregnant women, and older adults may need to have their blood levels checked …
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… Malabsorption Syndrome On this page: … such as B12 and iron. Diarrhea, Age 12 and Older D-Xylose Absorption Test Giardiasis Upper …
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… Sodium (Na) in Blood Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … also be caused by medicines (such as diuretics ), severe vomiting or diarrhea, Cushing's syndrome , kidney disease or … can be caused by a lot of sweating, burns, severe vomiting or diarrhea, drinking too much water (psychogenic …
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… Diabetes: Blood Sugar Levels On this page: Overview Overview … lower than 5.0 to 10.0 mmol/L. footnote 1 Children of any age with type 2 diabetes In general, experts suggest an A1c of 7.0% or less for children of any age who have type 2 diabetes. footnote 2 Your child's doctor …
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… of the brain, that can lead to seizures or brain damage. About 1 in 20 people with mumps get mumps meningitis, … conditions are temporary and rarely result in permanent damage or sterility. Mumps infection in the early stage of pregnancy may increase the rate of miscarriage but …
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… Getting Pregnant After Stopping Birth Control On this page: Overview Overview How long it takes … Your ability to get pregnant gradually decreases as you age, starting at age 25. After you stop any form of birth … have a harder time getting pregnant simply because you are older than when you started using birth control. Poor health …
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… Swimmer's Itch On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … as you get out of a lake or pond. Rash, Age 11 and Younger Rash, Age 12 and Older Skin Changes Current as of: March 22, 2023 …
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… Type 1 Diabetes On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk … Rapid, deep breathing. Loss of appetite, belly pain, and vomiting. Confusion. Learn more Diabetes: Dealing With Low … Feeling nervous, shaky, and weak. Extreme hunger and slight nausea. Dizziness and headache. Blurred vision. Confusion. …
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… Chronic Constipation On this page: Overview Overview Constipation may … life. But you can work with your doctor to learn how to manage it with different treatments. What causes it? If there … from travel or changes in your school or job. Getting older. Stress. A history of emotional, physical, or sexual …
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… Talking With Your Child About Sex On this page: Overview Overview All … with peer pressure and media influences as he or she gets older. If you are unsure of how to begin such a … choices about sex. Talking about sex does not encourage sexual activity in children. Talking openly and honestly …
