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… cramps, fever or blood in stools. Symptoms can begin suddenly and usually last 3 to 4 days. The most common cause … used to prevent or treat dehydration in children under 12. Infants should continue to receive breastmilk or formula in …
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… Recommended vitamin D intake (international units a day) Infants 0–6 months 200* 400 Infants 7–12 months 260* 400 1–3 years 700 600 4–8 years … Upper level vitamin D intake (international units a day) Infants 0–6 months 1,000 1,000 Infants 7–12 months 1,500 …
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… Birth defects include: Genetic disorders, such as Down syndrome and trisomy 18 . Diseases passed in a family, such … can be an early sign of certain birth defects, such as Down syndrome. This test is often done along with blood tests in … woman's blood. It can help find genetic problems like Down syndrome or trisomy 18. This test is an option for women who …
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… vomiting, difficulty breathing, cardiac arrest, and death. Do not use arnica if you are pregnant or … vomiting, difficulty breathing, cardiac arrest, and death. Do not use arnica if you are pregnant or …
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… as the birth of a child or an older child leaving home. The death of a longtime sex partner. Fears and concerns may also … as the birth of a child or an older child leaving home. The death of a longtime sex partner. Fears and concerns may also …
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… Accidental injuries are one of the leading causes of death in children younger than age 5. The following … Accidental injuries are one of the leading causes of death in children younger than age 5. The following …
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… linked to a group of health conditions called metabolic syndrome , which includes: Obesity . Insulin resistance or … Getting and Staying Active High Cholesterol Metabolic Syndrome Obesity Type 2 Diabetes Weight Management … linked to a group of health conditions called metabolic syndrome , which includes: Obesity . Insulin resistance or …
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… a pregnant woman's blood to see if the baby may have Down syndrome . Inhibin A is made by the placenta during … if there is a chance of chromosome problems, such as Down syndrome. Learn more Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening … a pregnant woman's blood to see if the baby may have Down syndrome . Inhibin A is made by the placenta during …
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… . Joint Committee on Infant Hearing, American Academy of Pediatrics (2007). Year … . Joint Committee on Infant Hearing, American Academy of Pediatrics (2007). Year … Joint Committee on Infant Hearing, American Academy of Pediatrics (2007). Year … Joint Committee on Infant Hearing, American Academy of Pediatrics (2007). Year …
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… The narrowing can also happen when a coronary artery suddenly contracts (spasms). If you have stable angina , you … narrowed vessels or blood clots in the coronary arteries suddenly slow blood flow to the heart muscle. What are the … of breath, nausea or vomiting, light-headedness or sudden weakness, or a fast or irregular heartbeat. Women are …
