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… It isn't harmful, but it can affect your ability to father children. Out of 100 men who have TURP, 25 to 99 have … footnote 1 A few men will need a second operation several years later, because their symptoms return. This can happen … surgery if: You cannot urinate. You have a partial blockage in your urethra that is causing repeated urinary tract …
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… Preventing Tetanus Infections On this page: Overview Overview How can you … DTaP is given in a series of 5 shots starting at age 2 months and ending at ages 4 to 6 years. Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis). Tdap is …
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… mental alertness Red, hot, dry skin (in the late stages of heat stroke) Seizures Unconsciousness/coma Who is at … to a cool indoor environment. They include: People 65 years of age or older who may not compensate for heat stress … in a hot environment People who are pregnant Infants and children up to 4 years of age who rely on adults to make …
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… Cataracts On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk … history of cataracts may also develop them. Sometimes children are born with cataracts. What causes them? Aging … surgery may not be needed or can be delayed for months or years. Many people with cataracts get along very well with …
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… Motivational Therapy for Bedwetting On this page: Treatment Overview Treatment … Motivational therapy for bedwetting uses praise, encouragement, and rewards to help a child gain bladder control. It's about telling children that they have control of their bodies and …
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… Genetics On this page: Overview Overview What are genes? … the biological information that parents pass to their children. Genes control the growth and development of cells. … facts about a disease and what you may be able to do to manage it. Understand how your family history contributes to …
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… a genetic condition or birth defect are higher than average. Even though CVS can find certain problems, it can't … age. But testing wouldn't change my mind. It has taken me 5 years to get pregnant. I won't do anything that might cause … definitely have CVS to find out if our baby has it. We want children but not if they will have that awful disease. If …
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… Your Young Child's Natural (Uncircumcised) Penis On this page: Overview Overview Until the … the area needs to be cleaned every day. Infants and young children A baby's foreskin does not pull back easily for … the penis only. Pulling the foreskin back too early can damage it and cause scar tissue to form. When you're able to …
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… Gynecomastia On this page: … normal hormone changes during infancy, puberty, or as men age. Or it may be caused by a medical condition or taking … a year without treatment. But it may last for up to 2 years. It can be uncomfortable. But if it causes pain or …
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… Getting Enough Potassium On this page: Overview Overview … The recommended daily amount of potassium varies by age. Most people need the following amount each day. … potassium Age Daily potassium intake (in milligrams) 1–3 years 2,000 mg 4–8 years 2,300 mg Females, 9–13 years 2,300 …
