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… Appendicitis On this page: Conditions Basics Related Information Conditions Basics What is appendicitis? … cause problems. Appendicitis is most common in people ages 10 to 30, but it can happen at any age. With treatment, …
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… Whooping Cough (Pertussis) On this page: Related Information What is whooping cough? … in babies. This is a slight pause in breathing. Later-stage symptoms happen after 1 or 2 weeks and can last for 10 …
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… Teething Products On this page: Overview Related Information Overview There are many ways … rings, teethers, and toys after each use. Check the package label to see if the object is dishwasher-safe. Never tie …
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… Getting Enough Potassium On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Potassium is a … The recommended daily amount of potassium varies by age. Most people need the following amount each day. …
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… Oral Cancer On this page: Related Information What is oral cancer? … of normal tissue around it, called a margin. Radiation therapy. This uses high-dose X-rays to destroy cancer cells …
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… Spondylolisthesis On this page: Related Information What is … (such as Tylenol) for pain. Doctors often suggest physiotherapy to build up stomach and back muscles ( core …
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… Brown Recluse Spider Bite On this page: Conditions Basics Related Information Conditions Basics What is a brown … dead skin with new skin (skin grafts). Hyperbaric oxygen therapy may also be used for tissue damage from a spider …
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… Substitute Decision-Maker: How to Choose Someone On this page: Overview Related Information Overview A health care agent is someone you choose in advance to make health care …
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… Adolescents Develop More Mature Ways of Thinking On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Adolescent thinking tends to be … risks, and future consequences. As a result, they may engage in risky behaviours and test authority. The following …
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… Screening and Eye Exams for Children and Teens On this page: Overview Related Information Overview All children need … in visual acuity in children younger than 5 years of age. footnote 1 Eye examinations by a specialist (an …
