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… Mononucleosis Complications On this page: Overview Overview Most … of mono. These include: An enlarged spleen . Red spots or rash, which can develop if you are taking certain … Reye syndrome can develop if you give aspirin to a person younger than 20 to treat symptoms of mono. Aspirin should …
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… Vietnamese What is swimmer's itch? Swimmer's itch is a skin rash caused by an allergic reaction to small worm-like … the presence of schistosomes and their larvae is higher Younger children’s skin can be more sensitive than the skin … swimmer’s itch may be present. Not all beaches have signage for swimmer’s itch. If you are unsure about the water, …
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… Asthma: Ways to Take Inhaled Medicines On this page: Overview Overview When you use … available. And one type may be better for certain people or age groups or certain medicines. Here are the different … A spacer and a face mask are recommended for children younger than 5. Using a spacer with an MDI may work just as …
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… Blisters On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … of the body. Hand-foot-and-mouth disease . This causes a rash of small sores or blisters that usually appear on the … diseases . They can cause symptoms like blisters and rashes. Blisters may also be caused by medicines. Sometimes …
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… Joe's Story: Changing My Lifestyle On this page: Joe's Story Joe's Story When Joe turned 60 last year, … been blessed with good health. But he knew that at his age he should be having regular checkups, especially since … keeps me going is the results. I've lost weight, and I feel younger every day." This story is based on information …
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… Hydrocele On this page: … are common in newborns, they can also occur at any age in later life. What causes it? The cause of most … smaller as the body reabsorbs the fluid. Hydroceles in men younger than 65 may go away by themselves. But hydroceles in …
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… Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) On this page: … dies during sleep. If this happens to a healthy baby younger than 1 year old, it's called sudden infant death … ways of coping with the baby's death can strain a marriage and a family. Along with feeling grief, family members …
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… Breast Pain (Mastalgia) On this page: Overview Overview Many women have … when a period ends. Cyclic breast pain occurs more often in younger women. Most cyclic pain goes away without treatment … at menopause . Non-cyclic pain is most common in women ages 30 to 50. It may occur in only one breast. It is often …
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… Nervous System Problems On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … (conscious), to have thoughts and memories, and to use language. The nervous system is divided into two parts: The brain … Injury, Age 4 and Older Headaches Head Injury, Age 3 and Younger Self-Care Specific home treatment for symptoms …
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… Effective Parenting: Discipline On this page: Overview Overview Positive … proactively. The goal is to use techniques that encourage your child's sense of responsibility, nurture … between appropriate and inappropriate behaviour. Babies younger than age 18 months cannot understand these concepts. …
