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… Bilirubin Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … hepatitis ), blood disorders ( hemolytic anemia ), or blockage of the tubes (bile ducts) that allow bile to pass from … (hyperbilirubinemia) in a newborn baby can cause brain damage ( kernicterus ) and other serious problems. So some …
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… The amount of iron you need each day depends on your age, sex, whether you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and … (1/2 cup) 1.5 to 2.1 Potato, baked with skin 1 medium 1.9 Bagel ½ bagel 1.9 Seaweed, agar (dried) 8 g (1/2 cup) 1.7 Prune puree …
Healthy eating
… likely to happen when everyone helps. Involve kids of all ages in planning, shopping for and preparing meals. These … and traditions. Keep mealtime conversations positive. Encourage children to talk about their day. This helps to develop … past. Not everyone likes every food, and that’s okay. Encourage kids to say “no, thank you,” or teach them what you …
Health topics
… Stuttering On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … severe. Stuttering that starts during a child's early language-learning years (ages 2 through 7 years) and goes away on its own before …
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… thumbs. While most children will stop on their own between ages 3 and 6, some continue past the age of 4 or 5. Prolonged thumb-sucking can lead to serious … dental and speech problems. By using lots of love, encouragement, and a few simple steps, you can help your child …
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… Hemochromatosis Genetic Screening On this page: What Is Hereditary Hemochromatosis? What Is … pancreas, joints, skin, and other organs. In its early stages, hemochromatosis can cause joint and belly pain, … But many people do not have symptoms in the early stages. In men, hereditary hemochromatosis is usually found at …
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… Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … to help your body stay healthy. If your bone marrow is damaged or destroyed, it can no longer make normal blood cells. … stem cell transplant may be used to treat diseases that damage or destroy the bone marrow, such as non-Hodgkin lymphoma …
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… Artificial Nails: Problems and Treatment On this page: Overview Overview Common problems … Wait several days to see whether redness, itching, pain, or rash around or under the nail or separation of the nail from … Wait several days to see whether redness, itching, pain, or rash around or under the nail or separation of the nail from …
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… St. John's Wort On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Used Risks Related … effects, such as stomach upset, dizziness, fatigue, or a rash with sun exposure. St. John's wort may interact with … effects, such as stomach upset, dizziness, fatigue, or a rash with sun exposure. St. John's wort may interact with …
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… Symptoms of Pelvic Infection On this page: Overview Overview Abnormal vaginal … been linked to tampon use. An important symptom of TSS is a rash that looks like a sunburn that develops within 2 days … been linked to tampon use. An important symptom of TSS is a rash that looks like a sunburn that develops within 2 days …
