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… Non-Suicidal Self-Injury in Children On this page: Overview Overview What is … pain. And the doctor may ask how self-injuring makes your child feel. The doctor also may ask questions to find out if your child has other health conditions, like depression. What …
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… Stress in Children and Teenagers On this page: Overview Overview Children and teens notice and react to stress in their … their own stress. It is important to recognize stress in children and teens and help them with healthy coping …
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… bacterium. It is more common in summer than winter. Children ages 2 to 4 are most likely to get the condition. … is the most common complication. Do not use medicines to prevent diarrhea. To prevent dehydration, take frequent sips of a rehydration …
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… range from mild to severe. Stuttering that starts during a child's early language-learning years (ages 2 through 7 … . It's a normal part of language development. Most children aren't bothered by it and may not even notice that … Draw out (prolong) a sound or syllable. For example, a child may say "I am fffive years old." Try to say a word or …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Children's language development is likely to progress faster … when they are often given the chance to interact with both children and adults. Talking with other children Children who often play with others who are about …
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… Tourette syndrome (TS) is a brain condition that starts in childhood. Children with TS make sounds or movements that they can't … control. These are called tics. Tics usually start in early childhood. They may be at their worst by age 12. Tics tend …
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… is more common in the summer than in the winter. Children are the most likely to get salmonellosis. Young … wash your hands after contact with these feces. Reptiles, baby chicks and ducklings, and small rodents such as … are not usually needed unless the infection has spread. To prevent dehydration, drink plenty of fluids. Choose water …
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… villus cells have the same genetic material as the baby's cells. During CVS, a sample of the chorionic villus … history of a genetic condition. You have already had a child who has Down syndrome or another chromosome problem. … given the Rh immunoglobulin shot (such as WinRho). This can prevent Rh sensitization , which could cause harm if your …
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… or chest pain. Severe trouble breathing with a fear of choking. Hot flashes or chills. A sense of unreality (like … or chest pain. Severe trouble breathing with a fear of choking. Hot flashes or chills. A sense of unreality (like …
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… Helping Children With Disabilities Stay Active On this page: Like all children, those with disabilities need to be as active as possible. But children with disabilities are less likely to be physically …
