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… seizure, it does not mean that they will develop epilepsy. Children at higher risk of developing epilepsy include those … as a cold, the flu, an ear infection, or roseola. Rarely, children who develop a fever after immunization have a … likely to have a febrile seizure? Febrile seizures occur in children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. About 1 …
Medications
… diarrhea, poor feeding, or difficulty gaining weight. Children younger than 18 years should not use products that … may also need to take a laxative. Ask your pharmacist which type of laxative is right for you. To reduce the risk of … may also need to take a laxative. Ask your pharmacist which type of laxative is right for you. To reduce the risk of …
Medications
… diarrhea, poor feeding, or difficulty gaining weight. Children younger than 18 years should not use products that … may also need to take a laxative. Ask your pharmacist which type of laxative is right for you. To reduce the risk of … may also need to take a laxative. Ask your pharmacist which type of laxative is right for you. To reduce the risk of …
Medications
… diarrhea, poor feeding, or difficulty gaining weight. Children younger than 18 years should not use products that … may also need to take a laxative. Ask your pharmacist which type of laxative is right for you. To reduce the risk of … may also need to take a laxative. Ask your pharmacist which type of laxative is right for you. To reduce the risk of …
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… ( overactive or underactive thyroid ). High blood sugar ( diabetes ) or low blood sugar ( hypoglycemia ). Electrolyte … cause of the seizures and the area of the brain involved. Diabetes can cause problems with balance. This can be a … Your overall health . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay …
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… age. Remember that too many details might scare younger children. You know your child best, so allow enough time … before the hospital stay to explain what will happen. Some children react better when going to the hospital is … a health problem. There are many books—for parents and for children of various age levels—that help explain hospital …
Medical tests
… can cause an infection grow, the culture is positive. The type of germ may be identified with a microscope or chemical … the infection. This is called sensitivity testing. Some types of bacteria that normally live on or in the body can … aerobic or anaerobic culture tube or both, depending on the type of organism suspected. A needle may be used to collect …
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… need the heart-lung bypass machine. There are two main types of beating-heart surgery (BHS). (Both are types of minimally invasive CABG surgery.) Minimally … coronary artery bypass (OPCAB) technique is another type of beating-heart surgery. It requires one large …
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… Ages 6 to 10 Years On this page: Overview Overview Children between ages 6 and 10 years make major gains in … same times for both sexes. Team sports are a good way for children to build both motor skills and friendships. Most children's basic motor skills, such as kicking, catching, …
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… of the first phase of two-stage orthodontic treatment of children with malocclusion (poor bite). Growth modification … when bones are still growing. It is most effective during children's growth spurts. Orthodontists use growth … how much growth is needed to correct the malocclusion. Many children who start growth modification in second or third …
