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… Chronic Constipation On this page: Overview Overview Constipation may … and discomfort. But when it happens for weeks, months, or years, you may have chronic constipation. Chronic … or job. Getting older. Stress. A history of emotional, physical, or sexual abuse. Problems relaxing the anus or …
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… Urinary Tract Infections in Children On this page: Cause What Increases Your Risk … doctor will also ask about your child's symptoms and do a physical examination. Your child may need more testing to … other tests if your child has a UTI and: Is younger than 2 years old and has a fever. Doesn't get better after 4 days …
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… Sexually Transmitted Infections On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … transmitted infection How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older … organs of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This …
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… Congenital Hydrocephalus On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … in the baby's brain , causing a brain injury and mental and physical problems. This condition is rare. Finding the … brain until a shunt can be put in. If your child has any developmental problems or delays caused by an injury to the …
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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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… Neck Problems and Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … Emergency care is required for a neck injury that causes damage to the spinal cord. Symptoms of a spinal cord injury … No Neck problem or injury How old are you? Less than 5 years Less than 5 years 5 years or older 5 years or older …
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… Burns to the Eye On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … fumes get into the eye. Many substances won't cause damage if they are flushed out of the eye quickly. Acids (such … Heat or chemical burn to eye How old are you? Less than 4 years Less than 4 years 4 years or older 4 years or older …
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… program, available to first-time parents in B.C. On this page: Program overview Program eligiblity Program cost … during pregnancy and after the child is born up to two years of age. People enrolled in the program are visited by a public …
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… Most of the time, a hernia that starts before 6 months of age will go away by 1 year of age. footnote 1 Your child may need surgery if the hernia is … after 6 months of age or gets much bigger after 1 to 2 years of age. footnote 1 Your child has pain, a swollen …
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… Egocentric and Magical Thinking On this page: Overview Overview What is … is your child's fault. Growth and Development, Ages 2 to 5 Years Growth and Development, Ages 6 to 10 Years Health and …
